A school-grounds playground at Hardwick's elementary school, used by students during the day and open to the public as a neighborhood playground outside school hours.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
No strict leash-only mandate townwide: a dog must be either leashed (max 6 ft) or clearly under the owner's direct verbal/non-verbal control at all times (Hardwick Dog Control Ordinance, General By-Laws). First offense $25 fine, $50 for…
Managed by
Town of Hardwick School Department
WebsiteCommon questions
Is this playground open to the public, or just students?
It's on Hardwick's elementary school grounds. Public use outside school hours is typical for small-town school playgrounds in Massachusetts, but Hardwick has not posted specific public-access hours for it.
Where do I park at Ruggles School Playground?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Ruggles School Playground?
No strict leash-only mandate townwide: a dog must be either leashed (max 6 ft) or clearly under the owner's direct verbal/non-verbal control at all times (Hardwick Dog Control Ordinance, General By-Laws). First offense $25 fine, $50 for each subsequent offense.