The city's largest recreation complex, on Greylock Street off Franklin Street: eight-plus pickleball courts, tennis, basketball, horseshoe pits, and a play area, all rebuilt in 2023-2024 with new asphalt courts, fencing, and hoops before a July 2024 grand opening. A seasonal spray pad runs alongside it in summer.
What to expect
Splash pad
Seasonal spray pad, June-September, 10:30 am-8:00 pm daily.
Dogs
Westfield requires any animal in a city park or playground to be on a leash no more than six feet long, and owners must clean up after their pet. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Westfield parks and playgrounds are open dawn to dusk citywide, and lighted areas may stay open for night play until 10:45 p.m. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Accessibility
On-site restrooms are handicap accessible; a new access gate was added for the pickleball area in the 2023-2024 renovation.
Managed by
City of Westfield Parks and Recreation Department
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On site
Restroom
On-site pavilion, converted from a field house in 1988
Shelter
Pavilion (converted field house)
Common questions
Is Municipal Playground open today?
Municipal Playground is a public playground in Westfield, MA. Posted hours: Westfield parks and playgrounds are open dawn to dusk citywide, and lighted areas may stay open for night play until 10:45 p.m. That's the town default unless posted otherwise..
What changed in the 2023-2024 renovation at Municipal Playground?
The city repaved the courts with new asphalt, repainted lines, installed four new basketball hoop systems, added posts and nets, and put in a new access gate and 4-foot fencing for the pickleball courts, with a grand opening held July 11, 2024.
Where do I park at Municipal Playground?
Free lot (free).
Does Municipal Playground have a splash pad, and when does it run?
Seasonal spray pad, June-September, 10:30 am-8:00 pm daily.
Is there an entry fee at Municipal Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Municipal Playground?
Westfield requires any animal in a city park or playground to be on a leash no more than six feet long, and owners must clean up after their pet. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is Municipal Playground wheelchair accessible?
On-site restrooms are handicap accessible; a new access gate was added for the pickleball area in the 2023-2024 renovation.
What rules should I know at Municipal Playground?
At the spray pad, children under 12 must have adult supervision and food or drink is not allowed in the spray area; footwear is recommended because the surface gets slippery. No alcohol permitted on any school, park, or playground property in Westfield. No smoking in city parks or playgrounds…