The Johnson Elementary School playground got a fresh set of climbing and rock-climbing equipment reclaimed from the town's demolished Coast Guard Housing site, paired with a new bike trail linking to the Heritage Trail. It sits on the school's Castle Rd grounds, a block from Flash Road Recreation Complex.
What to expect
Dogs
Nahant has a 24-hour town-wide leash law. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Nahant town parks are open dawn to dusk. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Nahant School Department
(781) 581-1600 · WebsiteCommon questions
Where did the new climbing equipment come from?
It was disassembled and stored from a playground at the town's recently demolished Coast Guard Housing site, then reinstalled here alongside a new rock-climbing structure; the project was funded by two $20,000 Community Preservation Act grants.
Is there an entry fee at Johnson Elementary School Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Johnson Elementary School Playground?
Nahant has a 24-hour town-wide leash law. Posted signs at the site take precedence.