A small, well-kept neighborhood playground on State Street with a fenced play area and a basketball court with netted hoops. It sits in a residential pocket about a mile north of Smith College, more a corner playground than a destination.
What to expect
Entry fee
Northampton has no parking sticker program for its parks. No pass required. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed in public places citywide; the Northampton Dog Park on Burts Pit Road is the one off-leash exception. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Hours
City parks, playgrounds, and recreation fields are open 7am to 9pm April through October, 7am to 7pm November through March. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Managed by
Northampton Parks & Recreation
413-587-1040 · WebsiteCommon questions
Roughly 7am to 8:30pm daily, though the city doesn't publish posted hours for this playground; confirm locally if timing matters.
Is there an entry fee at Agnes Fox Playground?
Northampton has no parking sticker program for its parks. No pass required.
Can I bring my dog to Agnes Fox Playground?
Dogs must be leashed in public places citywide; the Northampton Dog Park on Burts Pit Road is the one off-leash exception. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
What rules should I know at Agnes Fox Playground?
Dogs must be leashed or under voice control.