A 6.35-acre riverside playground on the tidal Saugus River, deeded to the town in 1930 under a restriction that it stay a playground forever. It has open green space, worn basketball and tennis courts, and a small boardwalk to the water where eagles and osprey are sometimes spotted; a contested plan to add a fenced dog park here is tied up in a Land Court and MassDEP appeal as of late 2025.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Saugus allows a maximum leash length of six feet for dogs off the owner's property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Saugus town bylaw makes it unlawful to loiter or congregate in any schoolyard, park, playground, beach, or bike or walking path between sunset and sunrise unless the area has been designated a place of assembly. That's the town default…
Ball Sports
Allowed year-round
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Saugus Department of Public Works
781-231-4101 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Dock
small boardwalk to the riverfront
Common questions
Is there a dog park at Stocker Playground?
Not yet. The town proposed fencing off part of the property for one, but abutters appealed the wetlands permit to MassDEP and the project was still in review as of late 2025.
Is there an entry fee at Stocker Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Stocker Playground?
Saugus allows a maximum leash length of six feet for dogs off the owner's property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Stocker Playground?
Dogs are not currently allowed in the general playground area; a proposal to carve out a fenced dog park on part of the property is under MassDEP appeal and not yet built.