The town's main playground, next to Howard Elementary School, rebuilt with a $320,000 Community Preservation Act grant that replaced aging structures with rubber safety surfacing. A resident volunteer group, the Friends of Friendship Park, keeps fundraising to maintain it.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Leash required at all times, leash not to exceed six feet, per the townwide dog leash by-law. No playground-specific dog ban found.
Hours
No gate or posted hours found; listed as Full Public Access in the Town's 2024 Open Space Plan.
Accessibility
The playground itself was recently upgraded with rubber surfacing for accessibility (2020 CPA grant of $320,000), but there are no accessible pathways to many of the picnic tables and signage could be more accessible.
Managed by
Forestry & Parks Department (DPW)
508-894-1200 · WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Picnic area
Picnic tables; some lack accessible pathways.
Common questions
Yes, the Community Preservation Committee funded a full replacement of the play structures and installed rubber safety surfacing.
Where do I park at Friendship Park Playground?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Friendship Park Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Friendship Park Playground?
Leash required at all times, leash not to exceed six feet, per the townwide dog leash by-law. No playground-specific dog ban found.
Is Friendship Park Playground wheelchair accessible?
The playground itself was recently upgraded with rubber surfacing for accessibility (2020 CPA grant of $320,000), but there are no accessible pathways to many of the picnic tables and signage could be more accessible.