A one-acre playground on the Cunniff Elementary School grounds, small even by Watertown standards, with a basketball court and open field alongside the play structure.
What to expect
Ages
Playground rated for ages 5-12.
Dogs
Watertown bars dogs from most city parks, playgrounds, school grounds, and cemeteries; leashed dogs are allowed only on the marked paved paths of Whitney Hill, Arsenal, Linear, and Saltonstall parks, and off-leash only in the fenced dog…
Hours
8:00 am to dusk; parks with lighting stay open until 10:00 pm.
Managed by
Watertown Recreation Department
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Not here
No drinking water
Not listed among the site's amenities.
Common questions
What ages is Cunniff Elementary School Playground best for?
Playground rated for ages 5-12.
Is there an entry fee at Cunniff Elementary School Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Cunniff Elementary School Playground?
Watertown bars dogs from most city parks, playgrounds, school grounds, and cemeteries; leashed dogs are allowed only on the marked paved paths of Whitney Hill, Arsenal, Linear, and Saltonstall parks, and off-leash only in the fenced dog parks. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs…
What rules should I know at Cunniff Elementary School Playground?
Dogs are not permitted here. Watertown's ordinance bars dogs from town parks and school grounds except leashed on marked paths at six named parks (Whitney Hill, Saltonstall, Arsenal, Linear Park, Filippello, and Howe); this site is not one of the exceptions.