Norfolk County, MA

Splash Pads in Norfolk County, MA

14 free public splash pads for 2026 β€” more than most Massachusetts counties. 3 are fully fenced.

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Splash Pads

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Free to Use

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Towns

Norfolk County has 14 confirmed free public splash pads across Braintree, Brookline, Canton, Medway, Norwood, Quincy, Randolph, and Walpole. 3 locations are fully fenced. Most non-Brookline locations have confirmed on-site parking. The Brookline neighborhood spots are walk-to only. Silver Lake Park in Bellingham is a paid facility and is not included.

Covering 8 towns β€” 14 confirmed splash pads. Data last verified June 2026.

Petersen Splash Pad at Watson Park

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Braintree Β· Gordon Road off Quincy Avenue, Braintree, MA

FencedParkingFree

Watson Park's splash pad at Gordon Road off Quincy Avenue is fully fenced with free on-site parking. Hours are posted seasonally β€” check Braintree Parks & Recreation for the current schedule. Free to use. Restrooms and ADA accessibility weren't confirmed; call the parks department if either matters for your visit. Note: some sources reference a residency requirement for certain Braintree facilities β€” verify whether this applies to Watson Park before your first trip.

Pro Tip

Check Braintree Parks & Recreation for seasonal hours before your first visit β€” the splash pad schedule is posted but not always consistent with the park's general hours.

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Imagination Station Playground

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Randolph Β· 128 Pleasant Street, Randolph, MA

FencedParkingFreeADA Accessible

Imagination Station at 128 Pleasant Street is a fully fenced community playground with a seasonal splash pad, toddler equipment, swings, a large adventure structure, a sound garden, shaded pavilion, and picnic tables. Parking is on site. ADA accessibility is confirmed. Restrooms weren't confirmed β€” call Randolph Parks & Recreation before visiting with toddlers. Hours weren't listed on the town's site as of our last check; call ahead before your first visit.

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Carolyn Woodward Memorial Playground

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Walpole Β· 144 School Street, Walpole, MA

FencedParkingFreeADA Accessible

Carolyn Woodward Memorial Playground at 144 School Street sits beside Center Pool and Joe Morgan Field. Fully fenced and ADA accessible. Parking is on site. Restrooms weren't confirmed β€” the adjacent pool facility may have facilities, but verify before assuming. Hours weren't listed; call Walpole Parks & Recreation for the current seasonal schedule.

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Canton Splash Pad

Canton Β· 199 Bolivar Street, Canton, MA

ParkingFree

Canton Splash Pad at 199 Bolivar Street has on-site parking and posted hours. Free to use. Fencing, restrooms, and ADA status weren't confirmed β€” call Canton Parks & Recreation before visiting if any of those matter for your family.

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Choate Park Playground

Medway Β· Oak Street, Medway, MA

ParkingFree

Choate Park on Oak Street has on-site parking and is free to use. Hours weren't listed as of our last check. Fencing, restrooms, and ADA status weren't confirmed. Note: there's a minor address discrepancy between sources (7 Oak Street vs. 1 Oak Street) β€” verify the entrance before navigating.

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Hawes Park Playground

Norwood Β· 1305 Washington Street, Norwood, MA

Parking

Hawes Park at 1305 Washington Street has on-site parking. Hours and admission details weren't listed on the town's site as of our last check. Fencing, restrooms, and ADA status weren't confirmed.

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Kincaid Park Splash Pad

Quincy Β· 332 Water Street, Quincy, MA

ParkingFree

Kincaid Park at 332 Water Street has on-site parking and is free to use. Hours run dawn to dusk. Fencing, restrooms, and ADA status weren't confirmed. Note: there's a minor address discrepancy between sources (322 vs. 332 Water Street) β€” verify before navigating. Contact Quincy Parks at (617) 376-1394 with questions.

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Soule Recreation Center Playground

Brookline Β· Hammond Street, Brookline, MA

RestroomsParkingFree

Soule Recreation Center on Hammond Street is the one Brookline splash pad with confirmed on-site parking and restrooms. It runs dawn to dusk and is free to use. Fencing and ADA status weren't confirmed β€” if either matters for your family, call Brookline Parks & Recreation before visiting.

Pro Tip

If you're driving to Brookline, this is the only location with confirmed parking. The 6 neighborhood spots below are walk-to only.

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Billy Ward Playground

Brookline Β· Brook Street & Aspinwall Avenue, Brookline, MA

FreeADA Accessible

Billy Ward Playground at Brook Street and Aspinwall Avenue is a walk-to neighborhood spot with no on-site parking and no restrooms. ADA accessible. Free to use, dawn to dusk.

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Clark Playground

Brookline Β· Cypress Street, Brookline, MA

Free

Clark Playground on Cypress Street is a walk-to neighborhood spot with no on-site parking, no restrooms, and confirmed not ADA accessible. Free to use, dawn to dusk.

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Coolidge Playground

Brookline Β· Columbia Street, Brookline, MA

Free

Coolidge Playground on Columbia Street is a walk-to neighborhood spot with no on-site parking, no restrooms, and confirmed not ADA accessible. Free to use, dawn to dusk.

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Cypress Street Playground

Brookline Β· Cypress Street, Brookline, MA

Free

Cypress Street Playground is a walk-to neighborhood spot with no on-site parking, no restrooms, and confirmed not ADA accessible. Free to use, dawn to dusk.

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Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden

Brookline Β· Davis Avenue & Emerson Street, Brookline, MA

FreeADA Accessible

Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden sits at Davis Avenue and Emerson Street. Walk-to neighborhood spot with no on-site parking and no restrooms. ADA accessible. Free to use, dawn to dusk.

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Lawton Playground

Brookline Β· Lawton Street, Brookline, MA

Free

Lawton Playground on Lawton Street is a walk-to neighborhood spot with no on-site parking, no restrooms, and confirmed not ADA accessible. Free to use, dawn to dusk.

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What’s Not on This List

Silver Lake Park in Bellingham is excluded β€” it’s a paid facility with resident and non-resident fees. All other Norfolk County locations with confirmed splash pads are covered above. For the full county-by-county picture, see the Massachusetts splash pad guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Norfolk County splash pads free?

Yes β€” all 14 locations listed here are free to use. Silver Lake Park in Bellingham is a paid facility and is not included.

Which Norfolk County splash pads are fenced?

3 locations are fully fenced: Petersen Splash Pad at Watson Park in Braintree, Imagination Station in Randolph, and Carolyn Woodward Memorial Playground in Walpole. Fencing wasn't confirmed at any other locations in this post.

Do Norfolk County splash pads have parking?

Braintree, Randolph, Walpole, Canton, Medway, Norwood, Quincy, and Soule Recreation Center in Brookline all have confirmed on-site parking. The 6 Brookline neighborhood spots have no on-site parking β€” they're walk-to spots.

When do Norfolk County splash pads open for the season?

Typically late June through Labor Day. Hours and opening dates vary by town. Watson Park in Braintree posts seasonal hours. Randolph, Walpole, Medway, and Norwood didn't list hours on their town sites as of our last check β€” call ahead before your first visit.

Are there ADA accessible splash pads in Norfolk County?

Yes. Imagination Station in Randolph and Carolyn Woodward Memorial Playground in Walpole both have confirmed ADA accessibility. In Brookline, Billy Ward Playground and Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden are confirmed ADA accessible. Clark, Coolidge, Cypress Street, and Lawton Playgrounds in Brookline are confirmed not ADA accessible.

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Amenity data verified June 2026. Splash pad hours and fee policies change seasonally β€” confirm directly with each facility before visiting. Unconfirmed fields are omitted rather than guessed.

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