A small elementary-school playground on the Barrett Street side of Jackson Street School, rehabbed with Community Preservation funding around 2014. It's a neighborhood-scale play spot rather than a destination park, and sits a short walk from Barrett Street Marsh and the Norwottuck Rail Trail.
What to expect
Entry fee
You don't need a pass for this spot; Northampton has no parking sticker program for its parks. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed in public places citywide; the Northampton Dog Park on Burts Pit Road is the one off-leash exception. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
City parks, playgrounds, and recreation fields are open 7am to 9pm April through October, 7am to 7pm November through March. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Northampton Public Schools, with community use coordinated through Parks & Recreation
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- District policy states school grounds and facilities should be made available to the community when it does not interfere with the school's educational use, though no posted public hours exist specifically for this playground.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Jackson Street School Playground?
You don't need a pass for this spot; Northampton has no parking sticker program for its parks.
Can I bring my dog to Jackson Street School Playground?
Dogs must be leashed in public places citywide; the Northampton Dog Park on Burts Pit Road is the one off-leash exception. Posted signs at the site take precedence.