Plainville's only municipal park, on South Street behind the former Town Hall. It holds the town's seasonal outdoor pool, ballfields, courts, a skate park and a playground, and hosts most Park Department programming.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Hours
General park gate hours are not posted online; the pool runs late June to late August, weekdays 1-6pm and weekends 1-5pm
Accessibility
Overall site generally complies with ADA standards including parking and surfaces per the town's 2019 self-evaluation; pool has a chair lift and a disability rental program; the bathhouse needed some fixture upgrades
Managed by
Plainville Park Department
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On site
Everett W. Skinner Pool
Chair lift for wheelchair access; rental program for people with disabilities · seasonal · True
Picnic area
Picnic area and a 40x60-foot lighted pavilion
Drinking water
A water fountain exists but was noted as broken/needing repair in the 2019 ADA review
Not here
No splash pad
Not listed among the park's amenities in the town's 2019 inventory; the pool serves as the park's water feature
Worth knowing
- The town's own 2019 Open Space and Recreation Plan cites two different acreages for this park in different sections: 19.0 acres in the facility inventory and 9.1 acres in the ADA appendix
Common questions
Is the Telford Park pool open to non-residents?
Daily passes are sold to anyone, but season memberships are limited to Plainville residents.
Does Telford Park have a splash pad?
No splash pad is listed in the town's facility inventory; the park's water feature is the seasonal pool.
Where do I park at Clarence Telford Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Clarence Telford Park?
No, entry is free.
Is Clarence Telford Park wheelchair accessible?
Overall site generally complies with ADA standards including parking and surfaces per the town's 2019 self-evaluation; pool has a chair lift and a disability rental program; the bathhouse needed some fixture upgrades