A 19th-century neighborhood park near Chestnut Hill Reservoir with ballfields, tennis courts, and a renovated field house holding the site's public restrooms. A 2016 master plan fixed long-standing flooding on the fields and added bocce and grill areas.
What to expect
Dogs
Leash required, max 8 ft; Cassidy is not one of the city's designated off-leash spaces
Hours
6:00 AM-11:30 PM daily
Accessibility
Perimeter pedestrian pathway added around the ballfields as part of the 2016 renovation
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department
617-635-4505 · WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Restroom
Field house (renovated as part of 2016 master plan)
Picnic area
Bocce and grill areas added in renovation
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Walter F. Cassidy Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Walter F. Cassidy Playground?
Leash required, max 8 ft; Cassidy is not one of the city's designated off-leash spaces
Is Walter F. Cassidy Playground wheelchair accessible?
Perimeter pedestrian pathway added around the ballfields as part of the 2016 renovation
What rules should I know at Walter F. Cassidy Playground?
No alcohol, glass containers, or open fires in city parks.