The schoolyard of the Oliver Hazard Perry K-8 school in South Boston, rebuilt through the Boston Schoolyard Initiative into a multisensory outdoor classroom that overlooks the Harbor Islands and Dorchester Bay. It is primarily a school facility; public visitor access outside school hours 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. That's the…
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. Posted hours at…
Managed by
Boston Public Schools (Oliver Hazard Perry K-8), schoolyard developed with the Boston Schoolyard Initiative
WebsiteWorth knowing
- The schoolyard includes a multisensory outdoor classroom overlooking the Harbor Islands and Dorchester Bay, built through the Boston Schoolyard Initiative.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Oliver Hazard Perry School Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Oliver Hazard Perry 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. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.