The playground at Topsfield's other elementary school, on Perkins Row near the Ipswich River sanctuary. Hood Pond, sometimes mentioned in the same breath, is a separate private swim club nearby and not part of the school grounds.
What to expect
Entry fee
Topsfield has no municipal ocean or pond beach that would need one; Hood Pond is run by the private Topsfield Beach Association. No sticker or permit required. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
No townwide leash requirement. Ch. 111 covers licensing and nuisance only; under §111-3G the Animal Control Officer may require an owner to keep a dog from running at large in schools, playgrounds, parks and public recreation areas.…
Hours
Parks open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or sunset, whichever is earlier, during the open season; closed for the season from about mid-November to a date set by the Parks and Cemetery Commission. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Managed by
Topsfield Public Schools / Recreation Department
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- Hood Pond, sometimes assumed to be a public town beach because of its proximity, is run by the private Topsfield Beach Association and is not open to the general public.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Steward Elementary School Playground?
Topsfield has no municipal ocean or pond beach that would need one; Hood Pond is run by the private Topsfield Beach Association. No sticker or permit required.
Can I bring my dog to Steward Elementary School Playground?
No townwide leash requirement. Ch. 111 covers licensing and nuisance only; under §111-3G the Animal Control Officer may require an owner to keep a dog from running at large in schools, playgrounds, parks and public recreation areas. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.