O'Connell Park is a 4.7-acre athletic field on Mt. Auburn Street with a baseball diamond, bleachers, and scoreboard, geared toward organized league play more than casual visits.
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 for ages 5-12 alongside the baseball field.
Restroom
On-site bathrooms
Not here
No drinking water
Not listed among amenities.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at O'Connell Athletic Fields?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to O'Connell Athletic Fields?
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 O'Connell Athletic Fields?
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.