A neighborhood playground at Andover and Center Streets in Ballardvale village, with two play structures, a sandbox stocked with donated trucks, a basketball court and a baseball field. A 2026 accessibility grant is funding a switch from wood-chip to rubberized surfacing and new perimeter fencing.
What to expect
Surface
Being upgraded from wood chip to rubberized surfacing under a 2026 accessibility grant, to be easier for mobility aids
Entry fee
Andover charges no parking sticker or permit to visit its conservation areas and town parks; Pomps Pond beach is the paid-pass exception. No pass or permit required. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Andover requires any dog off its owner's premises to be held on a leash no longer than six feet and under a person's control. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Hours
Andover conservation land is open to the public without a permit from sunrise to sunset. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Accessibility
A $199,435 grant funds accessibility upgrades: rubberized surfacing and universal-access improvements throughout the park
Managed by
Andover Parks, Grounds and Forestry
WebsiteCommon questions
Accessible/inclusive equipment?
A 2026 town grant is funding rubberized surfacing and other accessibility upgrades.
Is Ballardvale Playground fully fenced?
No. It borders open ground or a road, so keep little ones close.
What's the surface at Ballardvale Playground?
Being upgraded from wood chip to rubberized surfacing under a 2026 accessibility grant, to be easier for mobility aids Poured-rubber and mats stay cooler and are easier for wheels than sand or mulch.
Is there an entry fee at Ballardvale Playground?
Andover charges no parking sticker or permit to visit its conservation areas and town parks; Pomps Pond beach is the paid-pass exception. No pass or permit required.
Can I bring my dog to Ballardvale Playground?
Andover requires any dog off its owner's premises to be held on a leash no longer than six feet and under a person's control. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is Ballardvale Playground wheelchair accessible?
A $199,435 grant funds accessibility upgrades: rubberized surfacing and universal-access improvements throughout the park