A century-old neighborhood athletic field named for a Civil War veteran, with a basketball court, ball field, and playground used for youth soccer and lacrosse as much as free play.
What to expect
Entry fee
You don't need a pass for this spot; Attleboro has no swim-beach sticker program and no open-water municipal swim beach; its parks are free to enter and its public swimming is at city pools. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Attleboro requires dogs to be leashed at all times whenever off the owner's property; dogs may not run loose. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Attleboro's public parks are open dawn to dusk. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Attleboro Recreation Department
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- The field was dedicated in 1924 to Maj. Everett S. Horton, a local Civil War veteran, and has hosted youth and adult basketball, football, baseball, and lacrosse for a century.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Horton Playground?
You don't need a pass for this spot; Attleboro has no swim-beach sticker program and no open-water municipal swim beach; its parks are free to enter and its public swimming is at city pools.
Can I bring my dog to Horton Playground?
Attleboro requires dogs to be leashed at all times whenever off the owner's property; dogs may not run loose. Posted signs at the site take precedence.