A working athletic complex on Whiting Street with three baseball diamonds and a practice football field. It has minor sports history: barnstorming major leaguers including Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson played exhibition games here in the early 1900s.
What to expect
Entry fee
None to visit; league use is scheduled through Parks & Recreation. checked Jan 1, 2013
Dogs
North Attleborough requires dogs to be restrained at all times in public places, including parks, on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
North Attleborough parks close at 8:00 p.m. from April 1 through October 31 and at 4:00 p.m. from November 1 through March 31; use outside those hours needs a permit. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Ball Sports
Allowed spring-fall league seasons
Managed by
Park Commission / Parks & Recreation Department
508-699-0100 ext. 2647 · WebsiteWorth knowing
- Columbia Field hosted the early-20th-century "Little World Series" between Attleboro and North Attleboro semi-pro teams, with barnstorming stars like Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, Rogers Hornsby and Grover Alexander appearing in exhibition games.
Common questions
Is Columbia Field open to walk-up use?
Yes outside of scheduled league games; the diamonds and practice football field are otherwise open grounds.
Is there an entry fee at Columbia Field?
None to visit; league use is scheduled through Parks & Recreation.
Can I bring my dog to Columbia Field?
North Attleborough requires dogs to be restrained at all times in public places, including parks, on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted signs at the site take precedence.