A playground inside Cushing Park reachable off Buck Street, close to downtown and shaded by mature trees along its edges.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Newburyport requires dogs to be leashed at its public parks and playgrounds, and the ordinance sets no maximum leash length. Three parks run a separate off-leash program with posted hours: Cashman Park, Moseley Woods and March's Hill.…
Hours
Newburyport posts no citywide closing time for its parks and conservation land as of mid-2026. The ordinance only bars loud noise between 10pm and 7am and requires athletic-field lights off by 10pm. That's the town default unless posted…
Managed by
Newburyport Parks Commission
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Ayers Playground?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Ayers Playground?
Newburyport requires dogs to be leashed at its public parks and playgrounds, and the ordinance sets no maximum leash length. Three parks run a separate off-leash program with posted hours: Cashman Park, Moseley Woods and March's Hill. Posted signs at the site take precedence.