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.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Leashed dogs are allowed on the paved walking path. Separately, Filippello has a fenced off-leash dog park with a large-dog area and a smaller fenced section for dogs 25 lbs and under; the fence is 6 feet tall, gravel-surfaced with some…
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
617-972-6494 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
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.
Drinking water
Water fountains in the dog park area.
Waste-bag dispensers
Waste stations in the dog park.
Common questions
Is the dog park fully fenced, and how tall is the fence?
Yes, the off-leash area is fully fenced with a 6-foot fence, and there is a separate smaller fenced section for dogs 25 pounds and under.
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?
Leashed dogs are allowed on the paved walking path. Separately, Filippello has a fenced off-leash dog park with a large-dog area and a smaller fenced section for dogs 25 lbs and under; the fence is 6 feet tall, gravel-surfaced with some shade trees, and includes agility logs, a shelter, benches,…
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.