A town recreation site the Recreation Department lists as Akeson Park, on Boston Road with soccer fields on about six acres. It sits near the Shawsheen River conservation lands in east Billerica.
What to expect
Entry fee
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; Billerica charges no general parking sticker at its town parks and playgrounds; only Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake charges a swim-season admission. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in all town parks but must be leashed on a lead no longer than 6 feet. Dogs are not permitted at Micozzi Beach during the swimming season.
Hours
Billerica town parks are open dawn to dusk; no one may be in a town park after dusk or before dawn without prior authorization, under the general by-laws. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Ball Sports
Allowed Soccer fields
Managed by
Billerica Recreation Department (248 Boston Rd)
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On site
Soccer Field
Soccer fields (Akeson Field)
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Ackerson Playground?
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; Billerica charges no general parking sticker at its town parks and playgrounds; only Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake charges a swim-season admission.
Can I bring my dog to Ackerson Playground?
Dogs are allowed in all town parks but must be leashed on a lead no longer than 6 feet. Dogs are not permitted at Micozzi Beach during the swimming season.
What rules should I know at Ackerson Playground?
Dogs must be leashed.