The playground at Whately's public elementary school on Long Plain Road, used by students during the school day and open to families outside school hours. A 2021 town accessibility review found the playground area itself is not step-free from the building and has no accessible play components.
What to expect
Dogs
A dog off its owner's property must be held firmly on a leash or under the owner's verbal control. Anyone walking a dog on a sidewalk, street, park or other public area must carry something to pick up after it, and must remove any waste…
Hours
Whately sets no townwide park closing hours.
Accessibility
Not accessible: no accessible exterior route from the school building to the playground, and no accessible play components installed
Managed by
Frontier Regional and Union 38 School Districts
413-665-7826 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is the playground accessible?
No. The Town's 2021 self-evaluation found no accessible route from the school to the play area and no accessible play components, and flagged it as a priority to fix.
Is there an entry fee at Whately Elementary School Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Whately Elementary School Playground?
A dog off its owner's property must be held firmly on a leash or under the owner's verbal control. Anyone walking a dog on a sidewalk, street, park or other public area must carry something to pick up after it, and must remove any waste it leaves.
Is Whately Elementary School Playground wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible: no accessible exterior route from the school building to the playground, and no accessible play components installed