A small, Olmsted-designed traffic-island green at Walker Road and Monument Avenue, ringed with benches and best used as a quiet spot to sit rather than a place with facilities.
What to expect
Dogs
No off-leash allowance; Swampscott's general leash bylaw requires dogs be leashed at all times here
Hours
No posted opening or closing time. Signs at the entrance win if they differ. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Managed by
Swampscott Recreation Department
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On site
Playground
No playground; this is a passive sitting park, not a play space
Benches
benches ring the park
Common questions
Is there a playground at Howland Park?
No, it's a small landscaped green with benches around a central monument, designed as a place to sit rather than a play space.
Can I bring my dog to Howland Park?
No off-leash allowance; Swampscott's general leash bylaw requires dogs be leashed at all times here