This playground sits within the Willow Park public housing site in the Coolidge Square area (Nichols Avenue, Melendy Avenue, and Quimby Street), which is mid-redevelopment as of 2025-2026; the existing playground's status during construction is unconfirmed.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
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
Watertown's unlit parks are open 8:00 a.m. to dusk, and parks with lighting stay open until 10:00 p.m.
Accessibility
The 2025 redevelopment plan calls for a modern, fully ADA-compliant community; none of the existing 1950s buildings meet ADA standards. Whether this extends to a rebuilt playground was not confirmed.
Managed by
Watertown Housing Authority
617-923-3950 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
What ages is Willow Park Housing Authority Playground best for?
Not confirmed.
What's the surface at Willow Park Housing Authority Playground?
Not confirmed. Poured-rubber and mats stay cooler and are easier for wheels than sand or mulch.
Is there an entry fee at Willow Park Housing Authority Playground?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Willow Park Housing Authority 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.
Is Willow Park Housing Authority Playground wheelchair accessible?
The 2025 redevelopment plan calls for a modern, fully ADA-compliant community; none of the existing 1950s buildings meet ADA standards. Whether this extends to a rebuilt playground was not confirmed.