A 2.6-acre school playground at Bancroft Elementary School, owned by the Town of Andover and managed by its School Department.
What to expect
Entry fee
No pass needed here; Andover charges no parking sticker or permit to visit its conservation areas and town parks; Pomps Pond beach is the paid-pass exception. 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.
Hours
Andover conservation land is open to the public without a permit from sunrise to sunset.
Common questions
What ages is Bancroft Elementary School Playground best for?
Elementary (K-5)
Is there an entry fee at Bancroft Elementary School Playground?
No pass needed here; Andover charges no parking sticker or permit to visit its conservation areas and town parks; Pomps Pond beach is the paid-pass exception.
Can I bring my dog to Bancroft Elementary School 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.