A fully rebuilt town playground on Onset Avenue named for a local athlete who scored in every game of an undefeated 1960 season; reopened June 2025 with new inclusive equipment funded by Community Preservation Act money, a state PARC grant, and community fundraising.
What to expect
Ages
Two designated play areas: ages 2-5 and ages 5-12.
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed whenever they're off their owner's property in Wareham. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Accessibility
Built with inclusive equipment: an accessible merry-go-round and an inclusive see-saw among the new features.
Managed by
Wareham Municipal Maintenance Department
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- The rebuild cost about $750,000, funded through Community Preservation Act money, a state PARC grant, donations from the nonprofit Wareham CORE, and the town's Municipal Maintenance Department.
Common questions
How fully fenced is this playground and how close is it to the road?
The playground sits directly off Onset Avenue, a town road, so caution with young children near the entrance is warranted until fencing is confirmed.
What ages is Leonard C. Lopes Playground best for?
It is built with two separate zones, one for toddlers and preschoolers (2-5) and one for older kids (5-12), so it works well across a wide age range.
Does it have accessible or inclusive equipment?
Yes. The rebuilt playground includes an accessible merry-go-round and an inclusive see-saw designed for children with different mobility needs.
What ages is Leonard C. Lopes Memorial Playground best for?
Two designated play areas: ages 2-5 and ages 5-12.
Can I bring my dog to Leonard C. Lopes Memorial Playground?
Dogs must be leashed whenever they're off their owner's property in Wareham. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is Leonard C. Lopes Memorial Playground wheelchair accessible?
Built with inclusive equipment: an accessible merry-go-round and an inclusive see-saw among the new features.