A two-tiered schoolyard playground at the Higginson-Lewis K-8 School in Roxbury, rebuilt with Community Preservation Act funds in 2018 with rubber-surfaced play areas for different age groups; public-hours access outside school time is not confirmed.
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.
Hours
Boston parks are closed to the public from 11:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily, apart from passing through, unless posted otherwise; Boston Common, the Public Garden, and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall run 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Managed by
Boston Public Schools / Boston Schoolyard Initiative
WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Higginson-Lewis School Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Higginson-Lewis School 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.