Eliot School has two playgrounds for different age groups plus a baseball diamond, basketball court and picnic table on Wellesley Avenue; the playground is slated for a full CPA-funded redesign that would add poured-in-place surfacing and accessible sensory features.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Needham requires dogs to be leashed on all public property at all times, with Animal Control issuing citations for unleashed dogs. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Accessibility
One ADA-accessible swing is currently on the playground; a larger CPA-funded redesign proposes poured-in-place surfacing and accessible sensory play pieces.
Managed by
Needham Park & Recreation Department and DPW Parks & Forestry Division
781-455-7930 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Drinking water
Water fountain near the diamond.
Picnic area
One picnic table.
Common questions
Does the Eliot playground have accessible or inclusive equipment?
There is currently one ADA-accessible swing, and the town has requested $3,000,000 in Community Preservation Act funds to rebuild the playground with poured-in-place surfacing and accessible sensory features.
Where do I park at Eliot Elementary School Playground?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Eliot Elementary School Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Eliot Elementary School Playground?
Needham requires dogs to be leashed on all public property at all times, with Animal Control issuing citations for unleashed dogs. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is Eliot Elementary School Playground wheelchair accessible?
One ADA-accessible swing is currently on the playground; a larger CPA-funded redesign proposes poured-in-place surfacing and accessible sensory play pieces.
What rules should I know at Eliot Elementary School Playground?
Playground not available during school hours. No vehicles permitted on the playground area.