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Whittier Playground

Details unconfirmedPlayground · Boston, MA
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A small (0.30 acre) Roxbury playground along Whittier Street, jointly managed by the City and the Boston Housing Authority as part of the Whittier Street redevelopment area. Physically in Roxbury.

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
City parks are generally open 6:00am-11:30pm daily (citywide default)
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department with Boston Housing Authority 617-635-4505 · Website

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Whittier 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.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (location (precise address/coordinates), 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.