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
Entry fee
No pass needed here; Watertown has no parking sticker or beach pass program and no municipal swim beach or pond; the city borders the Charles River but owns no swimming water. checked Jul 24, 2026
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 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Willow Park Housing Authority Playground?
No pass needed here; Watertown has no parking sticker or beach pass program and no municipal swim beach or pond; the city borders the Charles River but owns no swimming water.
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.