Looking for the perfect park to explore with your family? We are absolutely thrilled to bring this brand new resource to our community! Our brand-new playground directory is designed to help you find exactly what you’re looking for, whether you need a park with a fence, a splash pad, or even one that’s dog-friendly. Say goodbye to endless searching and hello to more playtime. Use the filters below to find your new favorite park.
We will continue to add playgrounds to this list throughout the year, so be sure to check back frequently for updates and additions!
If you know of a park we missed, drop us an email at [email protected] and let us know where we should check out next!
A special thank you to The Herd for sponsoring this amazing new resource!
Relatively new build playground with a ‘driving track’ surrounding the park for strollers or ride-on toys. There is a splashpad directly adjacent to the park, check the town website for operating hours. There is plenty of dedicated parking, accessed by a steep walk up/down a paved pathway.
**This playground is the elementary and middle school playground and is NOT open to the public during school hours**
It is one of the largest playgrounds in Massachusetts, and was completely rebuilt within the last 5 years. It is worth the drive!
It is almost completely shaded, so it keeps cooler than most parks on a hot day. It is built on a hill and the ground is fully woodchipped, so it is NOT stroller friendly or accessible, except for a very small portion of the structure right by the entrance.
Outside of school hours, there is a small parking lot on School Street, or a much larger parking lot off of Church Street.
The town library is a short walk along a wooded trail which can be accessed opposite the entrance to the Church Street parking lot. The library has public bathrooms and a great children’s room during normal operating hours.
Castle in the Trees playground has two separate areas, a wooden structure that is better suited for bigger kids, and a red and tan plastic structure that is great for the littler ones. There is also a big grassy area, basketball courts, and a paved walkway that surrounds the basketball courts.
Cellucci Playground is a small playground located next to a small splashpad. There is also a large grassy area with a gazebo, as well as some trails that meander down to a brook, and a skate park.
The playground at Dean Park was rebuilt in 2023 and is situated among a large open green space with a number of rentable pavilions, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields, and Dean Park Pond..
Located within the Dunn State Park in Gardner, this playground is surrounded by hiking trails, fishing, swimming, places to picnic or barbeque and more.
Parking is $8 for Massachusetts plates between May 25 and September 2.
Permanent bathrooms are located in the visitors center which open daily until 8PM. If the visitor center is closed, there are porta-potties near the parking lot.
Ghiloni Park has a large playground with multiple climbing structures, as well as a fully fenced splashpad immediately adjacent to the playground. The playground is, however, NOT fenced at all.
This playground is located within Green Hill Park, which includes a free Petting Zoo as well as sprawling grassy areas, a rentable pavilion and some gorgeous views.
Greenwood Park is located in a residential neighborhood. There is no off-street parking, but street parking is plentiful. Permanent bathrooms are located within the splashpad area and may not be open outside of splashpad operating hours.
If you’re looking for ways to extend your playground outing, the Grafton Public Library is close by, or you could drop by the Uncommon Cow for a coffee and treats.
Ward Park is adjacent to a seasonally open wading pool, a skate park, and athletic fields.
