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Sunita Williams Park

Details unconfirmedPlayground · Needham, MA
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Sunita Williams Park comprises two playgrounds and a gated turf field behind the Sunita L. Williams Elementary School campus on Central Avenue in Needham Heights, the renamed former Hillside School, used by families for pickup play when school is not in session.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Needham requires dogs to be leashed on all public property at all times, with Animal Control issuing citations for unleashed dogs.
Accessibility
Not documented by the town for this playground.
Managed by
Needham Park & Recreation Department 781-455-7930 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed

What's here

On site

Fencing
Gated turf field behind the school.

Common questions

Is this the same site as the old Hillside School?
Yes, the campus was formerly known as Hillside Elementary School and was renamed for NASA astronaut and Needham native Sunita L. Williams.
Where do I park at Sunita Williams Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Sunita Williams Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Sunita Williams Park?
Needham requires dogs to be leashed on all public property at all times, with Animal Control issuing citations for unleashed dogs.
Is Sunita Williams Park wheelchair accessible?
Not documented by the town for this playground.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, restrooms, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-16. Official source. Updated 2026-08-14.