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
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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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)
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)
What rules should I know at Leonard Field?
No swimming; the historic Leonard Pond beach has been closed for decades.