A memorial and recreation site next to the police and fire stations, home to the Howe Memorial Skating Rink. It's the town's most wheelchair-accessible park, with two designated accessible parking spaces shared with the public-safety building.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Leash required at all times, leash not to exceed six feet, per the townwide dog leash by-law.
Hours
No gate or posted hours found; listed as Full Public Access in the Town's 2024 Open Space Plan.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible: shares parking with the fire station including two accessible spaces (one van-accessible). Rated ADA Access = Yes for the monument-viewing portion in the Town's 2024 ADA self-assessment.
Ice-Skating
Allowed Winter, ice conditions permitting.
Managed by
Forestry & Parks Department (DPW)
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On site
Benches
Old wooden benches on the grass near the rink.
Common questions
Is there ice skating in West Bridgewater?
Yes, the Howe Memorial Skating Rink at Veterans Park has benches and a fireplace and is used seasonally when ice conditions allow.
Where do I park at Veterans Park?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Veterans Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Veterans Park?
Leash required at all times, leash not to exceed six feet, per the townwide dog leash by-law.
Is Veterans Park wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible: shares parking with the fire station including two accessible spaces (one van-accessible). Rated ADA Access = Yes for the monument-viewing portion in the Town's 2024 ADA self-assessment.