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O'Day Playground

Details unconfirmedPlayground · Boston, MA
Right now

A small, fenced South End playground on West Newton Street dating to 1960, popular with families with toddlers, with chess tables and a basketball court. A $2.57 million renovation added colorful new play equipment, a splash pad, and court upgrades. It also hosts the Tito Puente music series.

What to expect

Fenced
Yes
Dogs
Dogs prohibited inside the fenced play area per citywide rule
Hours
City parks are generally open 6:00am-11:30pm daily (citywide default)
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department 617-635-4505 · Website

What's here

On site

Drinking water
Splash pad added in recent renovation · seasonal

Common questions

Is O'Day Playground fully fenced?
Yes. Good for toddlers who bolt.
Can I bring my dog to O'Day Playground?
Dogs prohibited inside the fenced play area per citywide rule

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, accessibility-attempted). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.