A public school playground at Douglas MacArthur Elementary, rebuilt in 2022 into a large structure serving roughly 100 kids across all ages, alongside an upgraded soccer field and basketball area.
What to expect
Ages
all ages (rebuilt 2022 specifically to add capacity for third grade and up, which the old structure lacked)
Dogs
Waltham requires every dog in a street or public place, including its parks and playgrounds, to be effectively restrained on a leash no longer than 10 feet. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Ball Sports
Allowed school year plus open community use
Managed by
Waltham Public Schools, MacArthur Elementary
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On site
Benches
Upgraded basketball area and soccer field adjacent.
Worth knowing
- The play structure expansion project cost about $685,000 total (play structure plus field and basketball court repairs), funded by donations, Community Preservation Act funds, and the city, after roughly a decade of advocacy.
Common questions
What ages is MacArthur Elementary School Playground best for?
all ages (rebuilt 2022 specifically to add capacity for third grade and up, which the old structure lacked)
Can I bring my dog to MacArthur Elementary School Playground?
Waltham requires every dog in a street or public place, including its parks and playgrounds, to be effectively restrained on a leash no longer than 10 feet. Posted signs at the site take precedence.