A roughly six-acre town park behind Balch Elementary School, given to Norwood in 1923 by Charles Sumner Bird and named for former Harvard president Charles W. Eliot; historically laid out with a ball field, a small concrete stadium and a wading pool.
What to expect
Dogs
No dog may run at large in town, and on any public way or place a dog must be under restraint by its owner or keeper. Restraint means a leash, or at heel beside a competent person and obedient to that person's commands, or inside a…
Managed by
Norwood Recreation Department and DPW
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- The park's name is spelled 'Eliot' (one L) in historical records honoring Charles W. Eliot, though the source list and many modern references use 'Elliot'.
Common questions
Is there still a wading pool at Elliot Park?
A wading pool was part of the original 1924 design, but whether it still exists today is not confirmed, so this detail is left unconfirmed.
Is there an entry fee at Elliot Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Elliot Park?
No dog may run at large in town, and on any public way or place a dog must be under restraint by its owner or keeper. Restraint means a leash, or at heel beside a competent person and obedient to that person's commands, or inside a vehicle. An owner must carry a device for removing waste and must…