A ballfield and basketball court area within the Gallows Hill Park complex, named for Private Benjamin F. Mansell, a Gallows Hill native killed in action in 1944. The site is currently closed for arsenic, lead and chromium soil remediation, ongoing since 2018/2019.
What to expect
Dogs
Salem requires dogs off the owner's property to be leashed and under control; a dog at large on a public beach, park, or mall draws a $50 fine.
Hours
Salem's parks and playgrounds close at sunset, with lighted athletic fields open until 11:00 p.m.; Salem Willows Park stays open until 11:30 p.m. from Memorial Day through October 1.
Managed by
Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services
978-744-0924 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can I bring my dog to Mansell Park?
Salem requires dogs off the owner's property to be leashed and under control; a dog at large on a public beach, park, or mall draws a $50 fine.
What rules should I know at Mansell Park?
City-ordered soil remediation (arsenic, lead, chromium) has closed the field; the plan includes a rebuilt basketball court, pathways, seating, trees and drainage once complete.