A 10-acre South End park overlooking the tidal harbor and Joppa Flats, with a covered sandbox, playground, ballfield, and tennis and basketball courts.
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…
Managed by
Newburyport Parks Commission
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On site
Playground
Covered sandbox and standard play structure
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Perkins Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Perkins Park?
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.