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Father Mac's Playground

Details unconfirmedPlayground · Norwood, MA · 295 Vernon St
Right now

Father Mac's Playground (McAleer Playground) is one of Norwood's larger neighborhood parks, with a playground, two soccer fields and a little league field on the corner of Hawthorne and Vernon streets, connected by a walkway to overflow parking behind the Savage Center.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
No dog may run at large in town, and on any public way or place a dog must be under restraint by its owner or keeper. Restraint means a leash, or at heel beside a competent person and obedient to that person's commands, or inside a…
Managed by
Norwood Recreation Department / Public Works 781-762-0466 · Website

What's here

On site

Soccer Fields
Two soccer fields.
Little League Field
One little league baseball field.
Trails
About 0.2 miles of informal hiking/walking trail across the roughly 10-acre parcel.

Common questions

Where do I park at Father Mac's Playground?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Father Mac's Playground?
No dog may run at large in town, and on any public way or place a dog must be under restraint by its owner or keeper. Restraint means a leash, or at heel beside a competent person and obedient to that person's commands, or inside a vehicle. An owner must carry a device for removing waste and must…

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, accessibility-attempted, restrooms confirmation). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-16. Official source. Updated 2026-11-06.