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DeFilippo Playground

Open to the publicPlayground · Boston, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
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A North End playground known locally as 'The Gassy,' with rope climbers, big slides and zip-line swings, basketball and street-hockey courts, community garden plots, and the RUFF North End off-leash dog area on its upper level.

What to expect

Parking
Metered metered, 2-hour limit
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Boston requires dogs to be leashed on a leash no longer than eight feet whenever they are off the owner's property, including in every city park, and kept under control at all times; the Public Garden bans dogs entirely. Posted signs at…
Hours
Open 6:00am to 11:30pm; city park rules bar entry between 11:30pm and 6:00am.
Accessibility
Listed as wheelchair accessible; exact step-free path detail unconfirmed
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department 617-635-4505 · Website

What's here

On site

Restroom
On site

Common questions

Is DeFilippo Playground open today?
DeFilippo Playground is a public playground in Boston, MA. Posted hours: Open 6:00am to 11:30pm; city park rules bar entry between 11:30pm and 6:00am..
Where do I park at DeFilippo Playground?
Metered (metered, 2-hour limit).
Is there an entry fee at DeFilippo Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to DeFilippo Playground?
Boston requires dogs to be leashed on a leash no longer than eight feet whenever they are off the owner's property, including in every city park, and kept under control at all times; the Public Garden bans dogs entirely. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is DeFilippo Playground wheelchair accessible?
Listed as wheelchair accessible; exact step-free path detail unconfirmed

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-09-13.