Graham and Parks School Playground is a public playground on the grounds of the Graham and Parks Alternative Public School at 44 Linnaean Street. It reopened in August 2019 after repair work that rebuilt the play structure, added rubber safety surfacing, and repaired the perimeter fencing.
What to expect
Surface
Rubber safety surfacing around the main play structure, plus a separate sand-infill artificial turf field next to it
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Managed by
Department of Public Works (contact Wendell Joseph)
617-349-9462 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Seating
Tables, a fixed bench, and a community notice board were added
Sport Court
Adjustable basketball hoop backstop
Common questions
Is the Graham and Parks School Playground fenced?
Yes. The city repaired the steel perimeter fencing during the 2018-2019 renovation, though the exact distance to the street isn't published.
What's the play surface at Graham and Parks School Playground?
Rubber safety surfacing around the main play structure, with a separate sand-infill artificial turf field next to it.
Is there shade at Graham and Parks School Playground?
The renovation added shade trees, but the city page doesn't specify how much of the play area is shaded.
What's the surface at Graham and Parks School Playground?
Rubber safety surfacing around the main play structure, plus a separate sand-infill artificial turf field next to it Poured-rubber and mats stay cooler and are easier for wheels than sand or mulch.
Is there an entry fee at Graham and Parks School Playground?
Yes, free