A neighborhood field and tennis courts at Cross and Washington Streets, opened in 1921 next to Leonard Pond. The pond had a public swimming beach that closed decades ago over pollution; it is clean enough now to be a popular fishing spot, but swimming is not offered.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Town-wide leash law: dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in any public street, way, sidewalk, school yard or park; no designated off-leash areas in Winchester (nearest off-leash area is the DCR Sheepfold field in Middlesex Fells…
Hours
Not separately posted; open access
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Winchester Recreation Department
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Playground
No playground listed on the current facility page; the site is field + 2 tennis courts
Court
two tennis courts (also striped for pickleball)
Not here
No picnic area
no picnic facilities found
Common questions
Is Leonard Field still called 'Leonard Field and Beach'?
The name survives from a swimming beach on Leonard Pond that the town closed decades ago over water pollution. Today the site is a field and two tennis courts; the pond next to it is used for fishing, not swimming.
Is there an entry fee at Leonard Field?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Leonard Field?
Town-wide leash law: dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in any public street, way, sidewalk, school yard or park; no designated off-leash areas in Winchester (nearest off-leash area is the DCR Sheepfold field in Middlesex Fells Reservation)
Is Leonard Field wheelchair accessible?
Unconfirmed
What rules should I know at Leonard Field?
No swimming; the historic Leonard Pond beach has been closed for decades.