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Doherty Playground

Details unconfirmedPlayground · Boston, MA
Right now

A Charlestown Heights community park overlooking the Mystic River, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, with a playground, basketball courts, tot spray area, and the adjoining BCYF Clougherty outdoor pool.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Playground free; pool is free to use but Boston-resident registration required via BCYF
Hours
Clougherty Pool open 6 days/week, 8:30am-6:30pm during summer season
Accessibility
Clougherty Pool has a zero-entry design with a built-in wheelchair ramp
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department; BCYF Clougherty Pool operated by Boston Centers for Youth & Families 617-635-4505 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

On site

Restroom
Clougherty Pool bathhouse
Showers
Pool bathhouse has hot and cold showers

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at Doherty Playground?
Yes, Playground free; pool is free to use but Boston-resident registration required via BCYF
Is Doherty Playground wheelchair accessible?
Clougherty Pool has a zero-entry design with a built-in wheelchair ramp

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-07-16.