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DeFilippo Playground

Open to the publicPlayground · Boston, MA
Right now

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, no admission
Hours
Open daily 6:00am-11:30pm
Accessibility
Listed as wheelchair accessible; exact step-free path detail unconfirmed
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department 617-635-4505 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Metered
Costmetered, 2-hour limit

What's here

On site

Restroom
On site (per aggregator listing; exact building/hours unconfirmed)

Common questions

Where do I park at DeFilippo Playground?
Metered (metered, 2-hour limit).
Is there an entry fee at DeFilippo Playground?
Yes, Free, no admission
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 2026-07-16.