A landscaped 1880s common at High and Pond streets, built around a kettle-hole pond called Frog Pond and laid out on plans by Charles Eliot. Shaded paths loop the pond and stay busy year-round. When Frog Pond freezes hard enough, people skate on it.
What to expect
Dogs
Newburyport requires dogs to be leashed at its public parks and playgrounds, and the ordinance sets no maximum leash length. Three parks run a separate off-leash program with posted hours: Cashman Park, Moseley Woods and March's Hill.…
Hours
Newburyport posts no citywide closing time for its parks and conservation land as of mid-2026. The ordinance only bars loud noise between 10pm and 7am and requires athletic-field lights off by 10pm. That's the town default unless posted…
Ice-Skating
Allowed January-March, weather permitting
Managed by
Newburyport Parks Commission
978-465-4462 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Bartlet Mall?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Bartlet Mall?
Newburyport requires dogs to be leashed at its public parks and playgrounds, and the ordinance sets no maximum leash length. Three parks run a separate off-leash program with posted hours: Cashman Park, Moseley Woods and March's Hill. Posted signs at the site take precedence.