A school-grounds playground and athletic field complex behind Thomas Prince School, also the trailhead for a 2-mile nature trail loop maintained with the students, closed to the public during school hours.
What to expect
Surface
Mixed; asphalt near the school building, natural woodland and field paths beyond
Entry fee
Princeton charges no parking sticker at its parks. Its main recreation site, Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, is run by the state DCR with its own parking fee. No parking sticker or permit required.
Dogs
No townwide leash requirement. The dog by-law works through its nuisance-dog definition: a dog off its keeper's premises counts as a nuisance dog unless it is under the control of a person competent to control it, or it is not a threat to…
Hiking/Nature Walk
Allowed
Youth Baseball/Softball
Allowed
Managed by
Town of Princeton Parks and Recreation Commission
(978) 464-2102 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can I visit during a school day?
Not on school days during school hours; the trails and grounds reopen to the public afterward.
What's the surface at Thomas Prince School Fields and Playground?
Mixed; asphalt near the school building, natural woodland and field paths beyond Poured-rubber and mats stay cooler and are easier for wheels than sand or mulch.
Is there an entry fee at Thomas Prince School Fields and Playground?
Princeton charges no parking sticker at its parks. Its main recreation site, Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, is run by the state DCR with its own parking fee. No parking sticker or permit required.
Can I bring my dog to Thomas Prince School Fields and Playground?
No townwide leash requirement. The dog by-law works through its nuisance-dog definition: a dog off its keeper's premises counts as a nuisance dog unless it is under the control of a person competent to control it, or it is not a threat to public safety. That's the town-wide default; watch for…
What rules should I know at Thomas Prince School Fields and Playground?
Non-motorized use only on the nature trail. Trails and grounds are closed during school hours.