A hillside recreation complex built around Shirley's town pool, with the Bob Leathers-designed Mystical Maze playground, tennis and basketball courts, and an ice rink at the base of the slope. The same hill that once ran as a small ski area now draws sledders and tubers whenever there's snow.
What to expect
Dogs
Shirley requires a dog on Town property be kept under its owner's control, on leash or off; the bylaw sets no numeric leash length, but a dog that runs at large or becomes a public nuisance is a violation. Owners must pick up and remove…
Hours
Pool: 1pm to 6:45pm daily once school lets out for summer (around June 22); weekends only, weather permitting, before that. No posted gate hours for the rest of the park.
Accessibility
A gravel walking path circles part of the grounds; no other step-free detail is posted
Swim
Allowed Memorial Day-Labor Day, pool only
Ice-Skating
Allowed winter, outdoor rink built 2015
Managed by
Benjamin Hill Park Committee
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On site
Picnic area
picnic area plus the Melloon Pavilion
Showers
in the pool house · seasonal
Common questions
Is Benjamin Hill Park Area open today?
Benjamin Hill Park Area is a public park in Shirley, MA. Posted hours: Pool: 1pm to 6:45pm daily once school lets out for summer (around June 22); weekends only, weather permitting, before that. No posted gate hours for the rest of the park..
Does the pool cost anything if I'm not a member?
Yes. Walk-in day use runs $12 per person age 3 and up for the 2026 season; the park itself, playground, and courts are free.
Where do I park at Benjamin Hill Park Area?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Benjamin Hill Park Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Benjamin Hill Park Area?
Shirley requires a dog on Town property be kept under its owner's control, on leash or off; the bylaw sets no numeric leash length, but a dog that runs at large or becomes a public nuisance is a violation. Owners must pick up and remove pet waste from public parks, recreational fields, and…
Is Benjamin Hill Park Area wheelchair accessible?
A gravel walking path circles part of the grounds; no other step-free detail is posted
What rules should I know at Benjamin Hill Park Area?
Open containers of alcohol and smoking or use of marijuana are banned on any Shirley public way, park, playground, or other land under town control.