Filippello Park is Watertown's largest park at 14 acres, between Arlington and Grove Streets, with basketball and multi-use fields, a splash pad, a quarter-mile walking path, on-site restrooms, and one of the town's two off-leash dog parks with a separate small-dog section.
What to expect
Trails
Quarter-mile paved walking path, popular for kids on bikes and strollers.
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed at all times on a public way, and are not allowed on school property, cemeteries, athletic tracks or playgrounds. Filippello Park, on Grove Street, has a fenced off-leash area for all dogs and a smaller one for small…
Hours
8:00 am to dusk; parks with lighting stay open until 10:00 pm.
Accessibility
Paved walking path suggests step-free access through the main park; no specific ADA parking or restroom detail confirmed.
Managed by
Watertown Recreation Department
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On site
Playground
Playground for ages 5-12 plus a separate tot lot for ages 2-5.
Restroom
On-site restrooms
Picnic area
Two picnic pavilions, ten picnic tables, six charcoal grills; a permit is required to use the grills. · Grill use requires a permit from the Recreation Department.
Common questions
Is there a splash pad, and when does it run?
Yes, a water spray pad runs 9am to 8pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day, plus weekends when it's above 70 degrees.
Can I reserve a picnic shelter?
There are two picnic pavilions and grills on site, but grill use requires a permit from the Recreation Department; call 617-972-6494.
Is there an entry fee at Filippello Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Filippello Park?
Dogs must be leashed at all times on a public way, and are not allowed on school property, cemeteries, athletic tracks or playgrounds. Filippello Park, on Grove Street, has a fenced off-leash area for all dogs and a smaller one for small dogs; dogs must be leashed entering and leaving it, never…
Is Filippello Park wheelchair accessible?
Paved walking path suggests step-free access through the main park; no specific ADA parking or restroom detail confirmed.
What rules should I know at Filippello Park?
A permit is required to use the charcoal grills at Filippello (and Arsenal) Park.