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
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 · WebsiteCommon 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