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Sadie Knox Playground

Details unconfirmedPlayground · Westfield, MA
Sadie Knox Playground, Westfield, Massachusetts
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Right now

A 6.5-acre playground on Prospect Street built on land donated by Sadie Knox, with two softball diamonds, a splash pad, and a paved lot added in 1998. The field house dates to 1930 W.P.A. construction, later rebuilt in concrete in 1984.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Splash pad
Seasonal spray pad, June-September, 10:30 am-8:00 pm daily.
Entry fee
Free
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.
Managed by
City of Westfield Parks and Recreation Department (413) 572-6263 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed

What's here

On site

Restroom
On-site concrete building (rebuilt 1984)
Drinking water
Picnic area
Tables on site

Common questions

Does Sadie Knox Playground have a splash pad?
Yes, it runs June through September, 10:30 am to 8:00 pm daily, alongside two softball diamonds and standard play equipment.
How much parking is at Sadie Knox Playground?
The city paved the lot and added roughly 40 spaces in 1998; that figure hasn't been independently re-verified since.
Where do I park at Sadie Knox Playground?
Free lot (free).
Does Sadie Knox 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 Sadie Knox Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Sadie Knox 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.
What rules should I know at Sadie Knox 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…

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-08-14.