Whately's main recreation complex on River Road, with baseball and soccer fields, a picnic pavilion, concession stand and restrooms. It is the town's most developed recreation facility, though a resident survey found it in only fair condition and it is not fully ADA accessible.
What to expect
Dogs
A dog off its owner's property must be held firmly on a leash or under the owner's verbal control. Anyone walking a dog on a sidewalk, street, park or other public area must carry something to pick up after it, and must remove any waste…
Hours
Listed as open all day, every day, with no gate
Accessibility
Not accessible: no curb ramps, no designated accessible parking, and grass or dirt paths to fields, concessions and restrooms that are hard to navigate when wet
Ball Sports
Allowed spring through fall
Managed by
Whately Recreation Commission
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On site
Playground
Athletic fields and a pavilion; there is no playground structure.
Restroom
beside the concession stand (toilet rooms exist but are not ADA compliant; no accessible route from grass paths)
Concessions
service counter height does not meet ADA requirements
Common questions
Is Herlihy Park open today?
Herlihy Park is a public park in Whately, MA. Posted hours: Listed as open all day, every day, with no gate.
Is Herlihy Park wheelchair accessible?
Not fully. The parking lot has no marked accessible space, and grass and dirt paths connect the fields, concession stand and restrooms, none of which are ADA compliant.
Where do I park at Herlihy Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Herlihy Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Herlihy Park?
A dog off its owner's property must be held firmly on a leash or under the owner's verbal control. Anyone walking a dog on a sidewalk, street, park or other public area must carry something to pick up after it, and must remove any waste it leaves. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted…
Is Herlihy Park wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible: no curb ramps, no designated accessible parking, and grass or dirt paths to fields, concessions and restrooms that are hard to navigate when wet