Bemis Park is a 1.9-acre neighborhood park in Watertown's West End with a Little League field, batting cage, street hockey court, and playground; it underwent improvements authorized for spring 2026 completion.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted here. Watertown's ordinance bars dogs from town parks and school grounds except leashed on marked paths at six named parks (Whitney Hill, Saltonstall, Arsenal, Linear Park, Filippello, and Howe); this site is not…
Hours
8:00 am to dusk; parks with lighting stay open until 10:00 pm.
Ball Sports
Allowed mid-April to December 1
Managed by
Watertown Recreation Department
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On site
Playground
Playground on site; specific age rating not published for this location.
Restroom
Seasonal port-a-johns
Picnic area
Picnic table on site.
Not here
No drinking water
Not listed.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Bemis Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Bemis Park?
Dogs are not permitted here. Watertown's ordinance bars dogs from town parks and school grounds except leashed on marked paths at six named parks (Whitney Hill, Saltonstall, Arsenal, Linear Park, Filippello, and Howe); this site is not one of the exceptions.
What rules should I know at Bemis Park?
Dogs are not permitted here. Watertown's ordinance bars dogs from town parks and school grounds except leashed on marked paths at six named parks (Whitney Hill, Saltonstall, Arsenal, Linear Park, Filippello, and Howe); this site is not one of the exceptions.