A 1.8-acre neighborhood playground on Clarendon Street with a skate park, basketball court, softball field, and swings. The James R. Aplin Memorial Playground was renovated around 2021 under the town's Playground Master Plan and is adopted for maintenance by the North Andover Rotary Club.
What to expect
Entry fee
None checked Jul 16, 2026
Dogs
North Andover requires dogs off the owner's property to be restrained on a leash no more than six feet long; a dog not leashed and off its owner's property is considered running at large. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Accessibility
Renovated in 2021 under the town's Playground Master Plan, which prioritized accessibility upgrades town-wide.
Ball Sports
Allowed spring-fall
Managed by
North Andover Youth & Recreation Services; adopted by the North Andover Rotary Club for upkeep
978-688-9500 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there a skate park at Aplin Playground?
Yes, a small skate park sits alongside the basketball court and softball field.
Is there an entry fee at Aplin Playground?
None
Can I bring my dog to Aplin Playground?
North Andover requires dogs off the owner's property to be restrained on a leash no more than six feet long; a dog not leashed and off its owner's property is considered running at large. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is Aplin Playground wheelchair accessible?
Renovated in 2021 under the town's Playground Master Plan, which prioritized accessibility upgrades town-wide.