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Peter Gilmore Playground

Details unconfirmedPlayground · Waltham, MA
Right now

A fenced South Side neighborhood playground on Hall Street, rebuilt in a roughly two-million-dollar renovation with new slides and a combined basketball/futsal court; named for Peter Gilmore, the first Waltham resident killed in the Vietnam War.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Not confirmed
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.
Hours
7am-9pm daily
Managed by
Waltham Recreation Department (781) 314-3475 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

On site

Multi-use court lined for basketball and futsal

Common questions

Who was Peter Gilmore?
The playground is named for Peter Gilmore, the first person from Waltham killed in the Vietnam War; the renovated site was rededicated with a ribbon-cutting on July 22.
Is there an entry fee at Peter Gilmore Playground?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Peter Gilmore 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.
What rules should I know at Peter Gilmore Playground?
Dogs must be leashed (10 ft max) citywide.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.