The playground behind Thomson Elementary School on Waverly Road, open to the public outside school hours. The blacktop was hand-painted with four-square courts, basketball lines, and a US map mural by a parent volunteer, and the play area has had accessibility-focused renovations as part of the town's playground improvement program.
What to expect
Surface
Blacktop court area plus play structure with engineered surfacing
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
Recent town-wide playground renovations were described as aiding accessibility and replacing degraded surfacing at Thomson
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- A parent volunteer named Alex Brien painted the playground blacktop murals, including a cupcake graphic students stand on for birthdays.
Common questions
Can the public use Thomson's playground?
Yes, like most North Andover school playgrounds it's open to the public outside school hours, though it's still school property and school activities take priority.
What's the surface at Thomson Elementary School Playground?
Blacktop court area plus play structure with engineered surfacing Poured-rubber and mats stay cooler and are easier for wheels than sand or mulch.
Is there an entry fee at Thomson Elementary School Playground?
None
Can I bring my dog to Thomson Elementary School 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 Thomson Elementary School Playground wheelchair accessible?
Recent town-wide playground renovations were described as aiding accessibility and replacing degraded surfacing at Thomson