A town-maintained playground on Tilden Road that is not staffed by Recreation Department playground leaders during the summer, unlike the town's three staffed playgrounds.
What to expect
Entry fee
Canton charges no parking sticker at its parks. The town has no municipal swim beach; Fisherman's Beach at the state DCR's Ponkapoag Pond has free parking but no lifeguards, and swimming there is discouraged. No parking sticker or permit… checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Canton requires all dogs to be leashed at all times on town-owned properties, including Conservation Commission land. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Hours
Canton Conservation Commission lands are open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Managed by
Canton Parks and Recreation Department
781-821-5030 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Tilden Playground?
Canton charges no parking sticker at its parks. The town has no municipal swim beach; Fisherman's Beach at the state DCR's Ponkapoag Pond has free parking but no lifeguards, and swimming there is discouraged. No parking sticker or permit…
Can I bring my dog to Tilden Playground?
Canton requires all dogs to be leashed at all times on town-owned properties, including Conservation Commission land. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.