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Bowen Elementary School Playground

Details unconfirmedPlayground · Newton, MA
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An 8.8-acre school playground and ballfield complex behind Bowen Elementary in Newton Centre, with a school-age play area, seating and picnic tables, a baseball field, basketball courts, and a soccer field.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Ages
School-age play structure implies roughly ages 5-12; no separate toddler area confirmed.
Entry fee
Not confirmed
Dogs
Newton requires dogs to be leashed on city property at all times except in designated off-leash areas, which need an off-leash medallion from the City Clerk.
Hours
Newton parks and playgrounds generally operate dawn to dusk.
Accessibility
Not specified in sources checked.
Managed by
City of Newton Parks and Recreation Department 617-796-1500 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Details unconfirmed

What's here

On site

Picnic area
Seating and picnic tables on site.

Common questions

Where do I park at Bowen Elementary School Playground?
Free lot (Free).
What ages is Bowen Elementary School Playground best for?
School-age play structure implies roughly ages 5-12; no separate toddler area confirmed.
Is there an entry fee at Bowen Elementary School Playground?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Bowen Elementary School Playground?
Newton requires dogs to be leashed on city property at all times except in designated off-leash areas, which need an off-leash medallion from the City Clerk.
Is Bowen Elementary School Playground wheelchair accessible?
Not specified in sources checked.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-08-14.