A 17-acre riverside park straddling the Westfield River, with two lighted softball fields and a play structure installed in 2016 in memory of fallen Westfield police officer Jose Torres. Entry is from Shepard Street only; the only way out by car is Sackett Street.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Splash pad
No spray pad here; the city lists only Municipal, Chapman, and Sadie Knox playgrounds as having spray pads.
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. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
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. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Managed by
City of Westfield Parks and Recreation Department
(413) 572-6263 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Restroom
On site (exact building not specified)
Common questions
How do you get into Whitney Playground?
Drive in from Shepard Street; the park is set up as a one-way loop for vehicles, so you leave via Sackett Street instead of doubling back.
Where do I park at Whitney Playground?
Free lot (free).
Does Whitney Playground have a splash pad, and when does it run?
No spray pad here; the city lists only Municipal, Chapman, and Sadie Knox playgrounds as having spray pads.
Is there an entry fee at Whitney Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Whitney 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. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
What rules should I know at Whitney Playground?
No alcohol permitted on any school, park, or playground property in Westfield. No smoking in city parks or playgrounds under the Free Clean Air Act ordinance.