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Sheldon Field Recreation Area

Details unconfirmedPark · Northampton, MA
Right now

A cluster of youth soccer, softball, and baseball fields off Old Ferry Road, sharing its lot with an 81-space PVTA park-and-ride that runs express and local buses to Hadley, Amherst, and UMass. Field use for organized play is booked through the city's Park & Rec office rather than drop-in.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Not confirmed
Dogs
Leashed per the citywide dog ordinance
Hours
City parks, playgrounds, and recreation fields are open 7am to 9pm April through October, 7am to 7pm November through March.
Managed by
Northampton Parks & Recreation / DPW Parks and Cemetery Division 413-587-1040 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed

What's here

On site

Playground
Playground on site alongside the ball fields
Restroom
onsite

Common questions

Where do I park at Sheldon Field Recreation Area?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Sheldon Field Recreation Area?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Sheldon Field Recreation Area?
Leashed per the citywide dog ordinance

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-08-14.