The schoolyard playground at Bowles School, 24 Bowles Park in north Springfield.
What to expect
Entry fee
No pass needed here as of the 2026 season; Springfield has no parking sticker program for its parks; the city's swimming is at public pools, which use a free resident Pool Pass instead.
Dogs
Springfield requires dogs to be leashed whenever off the owner's property, including in every city park.
Hours
Springfield city parks are open dawn to dusk; you may not enter or remain more than a half hour after sunset or before sunrise without the Superintendent's written consent.
Managed by
Springfield Public Schools
413-787-7334 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Bowles School Playground?
No pass needed here as of the 2026 season; Springfield has no parking sticker program for its parks; the city's swimming is at public pools, which use a free resident Pool Pass instead.
Can I bring my dog to Bowles School Playground?
Springfield requires dogs to be leashed whenever off the owner's property, including in every city park.