The playground at the Paul A. Dever Elementary School on Columbia Point serves the school population; Boston Public Schools announced in January 2025 that the school is recommended for closure at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, which is likely to affect the playground's status.
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…
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Paul A. Dever Elementary School
617-635-8694 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can I bring my dog to Paul A. Dever Elementary 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.
What rules should I know at Paul A. Dever Elementary School Playground?
School recommended for closure at end of 2025-2026 school year; playground's future public access is unconfirmed.