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
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
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
Sunrise to sunset, the town's standard neighborhood-park rule
Accessibility
A $199,435 grant funds accessibility upgrades: rubberized surfacing and universal-access improvements throughout the park
Managed by
Andover Parks, Grounds and Forestry
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Fully fenced, how close is the road?
Not yet: a second construction phase is planned to add fencing and a perimeter walking path around the ballfield and basketball court.
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?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
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