A 2.4-acre South Weymouth playground and small baseball field with ample on-site parking, at the far (Thicket Street) end of the easy 1.1-mile Great Pond Trail that connects to Negus Park.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
None checked Jul 15, 2026
Dogs
Weymouth requires dogs to be leashed on a leash no longer than six feet whenever off the owner's property; dogs are never allowed on the town's turf athletic fields.
Hours
Weymouth's parks are generally open dawn to dusk.
Managed by
Weymouth Parks & Recreation 781-337-5100 ·
What's here
On site
Benches
benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, playground equipment
Common questions
Where do I park at Richard E Gifford Memorial Playground?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Richard E Gifford Memorial Playground?
None
Can I bring my dog to Richard E Gifford Memorial Playground?
Weymouth requires dogs to be leashed on a leash no longer than six feet whenever off the owner's property; dogs are never allowed on the town's turf athletic fields.
What rules should I know at Richard E Gifford Memorial Playground?
Dogs leashed to 6 ft or less; not permitted on the Great Pond Trail (public water supply buffer).