The Town Common is Norwood's central green, a formal lawn with veterans monuments, benches and picnic tables around the Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand, used all summer for concerts and for the Norwood Day parade finish.
What to expect
Parking
Metered mostly free/metered varies · unconfirmed
Dogs
Not explicitly posted for the Common; general leash bylaw applies townwide.
Hours
No posted gate hours; open as a public green space.
Accessibility
Flat, paved sidewalks border the green; no specific ADA parking confirmed.
Managed by
Norwood Recreation Department / Board of Selectmen (event permits)
781-762-0466 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Metered
Costmostly free/metered varies
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Restroom
Norwood Town Hall, 566 Washington St (adjacent)
Bandstand
Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand, dedicated 1993, used for Summerfest and Concerts on the Common.
Benches
Benches and picnic tables around the green.
Monument
Veterans monuments including the 'Protectors of the American Way' memorial dedicated 1991.
Not here
No playground
No playground equipment on the Common; it is a formal civic green.
No drinking water
No public drinking fountain confirmed on site.
Common questions
What happens at the Town Common in summer?
Wednesday evening Summerfest concerts and Sunday evening Concerts on the Common both happen at the Dempsey bandstand through the summer season, and the Norwood Day parade ends here every fall.
Where do I park at Norwood Town Common?
Metered (mostly free/metered varies).
Is there an entry fee at Norwood Town Common?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Norwood Town Common?
Not explicitly posted for the Common; general leash bylaw applies townwide.
Is Norwood Town Common wheelchair accessible?
Flat, paved sidewalks border the green; no specific ADA parking confirmed.