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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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
β FeaturedBraintree Β· Gordon Road off Quincy Avenue, Braintree, MA
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.
Imagination Station Playground
β FeaturedRandolph Β· 128 Pleasant Street, Randolph, MA
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.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions βCarolyn Woodward Memorial Playground
β FeaturedWalpole Β· 144 School Street, Walpole, MA
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.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions βCanton Splash Pad
Canton Β· 199 Bolivar Street, Canton, MA
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.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions βChoate Park Playground
Medway Β· Oak Street, Medway, MA
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.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions βHawes Park Playground
Norwood Β· 1305 Washington Street, Norwood, MA
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.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions βKincaid Park Splash Pad
Quincy Β· 332 Water Street, Quincy, MA
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.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions βSoule Recreation Center Playground
Brookline Β· Hammond Street, Brookline, MA
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.
Billy Ward Playground
Brookline Β· Brook Street & Aspinwall Avenue, Brookline, MA
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.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions βClark Playground
Brookline Β· Cypress Street, Brookline, MA
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.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions βCoolidge Playground
Brookline Β· Columbia Street, Brookline, MA
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.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions βCypress Street Playground
Brookline Β· Cypress Street, Brookline, MA
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.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions βDaniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden
Brookline Β· Davis Avenue & Emerson Street, Brookline, MA
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.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions βLawton Playground
Brookline Β· Lawton Street, Brookline, MA
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.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions βWhatβs Not on This List
Silver Lake Park in Bellingham is excluded β itβs 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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View All PlaygroundsAmenity 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.