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.
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
978-887-1538 · WebsiteCommon 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.