A 1.8-acre Roxbury (Dudley Square/Moreland Street Historic District) playground founded in 1932, mixing passive lawn with a children's play area, sprinkler plaza, gazebo, benches, and picnic tables. Physically in Roxbury.
What to expect
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
City parks are generally open 6:00am-11:30pm daily (citywide default)
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department
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On site
Picnic area
Picnic tables and a gazebo on site
Drinking water
Sprinkler plaza (spray feature) · seasonal
Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Gertrude Howes 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.