The play area within Magazine Park, the largest park in the McKnight neighborhood, reopened in June 2026 after a nearly $2 million renovation with a new accessible playground, pavilion, splash pad and two basketball courts.
What to expect
Splash pad
Present, seasonal, part of the renovation.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free; the City does not charge admission to neighborhood parks.
Accessibility
Brand-new, accessible playground built as part of the 2025-2026 renovation, funded partly by a $1M federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant and a $235,000 Community Preservation Committee grant.
Managed by
Springfield Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
What ages is Magazine Playground best for?
unconfirmed
Does Magazine Playground have a splash pad, and when does it run?
Present, seasonal, part of the renovation.
Is there an entry fee at Magazine Playground?
Yes, Free; the City does not charge admission to neighborhood parks.
Is Magazine Playground wheelchair accessible?
Brand-new, accessible playground built as part of the 2025-2026 renovation, funded partly by a $1M federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant and a $235,000 Community Preservation Committee grant.