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Upper Common

Details unconfirmedPark · Wakefield, MA
Upper Common, Wakefield, Massachusetts
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Right now

Wakefield's original town common, first recorded in 1653, now designated the Veterans Memorial Common and home to a 2011 World War II memorial listing 72 Wakefieldians who died in the war.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Wakefield's town bylaw requires dogs to be restrained by a chain or leash anywhere off the owner's own premises except in a Town Council-designated dog park.
Accessibility
Flat, paved civic common in the town center; step-free access not separately confirmed.
Managed by
Wakefield DPW Park Division 781-246-6301 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at Upper Common?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Upper Common?
Wakefield's town bylaw requires dogs to be restrained by a chain or leash anywhere off the owner's own premises except in a Town Council-designated dog park.
Is Upper Common wheelchair accessible?
Flat, paved civic common in the town center; step-free access not separately confirmed.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, parking). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.