Two athletic fields, used mainly for lacrosse and field hockey, on a 10-acre parcel the city acquired in 2010 next to Westfield High School and the neighboring VCA Animal Hospital. There is no separate public entrance; visitors reach the fields by walking through the high school's rear parking lot and along a path beside the tennis courts.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Westfield requires any animal in a city park or playground to be on a leash no more than six feet long, and owners must clean up after their pet. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Hours
No independently posted public hours found. Access runs through Westfield High School grounds, so practical availability likely follows school hours and game schedules; call Parks and Recreation at (413) 572-6263 to confirm before…
Accessibility
Not confirmed step-free; reaching the fields requires walking a path beside the tennis courts from the school's rear lot, and no ADA-specific parking or path detail is available. Call Parks and Recreation at (413) 572-6263 to verify.
Ball Sports
Allowed school athletic seasons (fall/spring for lacrosse and field hockey)
Managed by
City of Westfield Parks and Recreation Department (scheduling/permits); Westfield Public Schools Athletic Department for school team use
(413) 572-6263 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Drinking water
Drinking fountains are noted at the fields.
Common questions
Can the public use these fields, or are they only for school teams?
They are scheduled through the city's Parks and Recreation Department for permitted use, in addition to serving Westfield High School's lacrosse and field hockey teams, but no independent public drop-in hours are posted, so casual visitors should call ahead.
What is the official name of these fields?
The city's own facility records call them the Boardman Athletic Fields, on the 10-acre parcel bought in 2010 next to Westfield High School.
Where do I park at Westfield High School Athletic Fields?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Westfield High School Athletic Fields?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Westfield High School Athletic Fields?
Westfield requires any animal in a city park or playground to be on a leash no more than six feet long, and owners must clean up after their pet. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is Westfield High School Athletic Fields wheelchair accessible?
Not confirmed step-free; reaching the fields requires walking a path beside the tennis courts from the school's rear lot, and no ADA-specific parking or path detail is available. Call Parks and Recreation at (413) 572-6263 to verify.
What rules should I know at Westfield High School Athletic Fields?
Alcohol is prohibited on City of Westfield park and school property under city ordinance.