Fields & Playgrounds

Welcome to the Town of Franklin Fields and Playgrounds

King Street Memorial Park News

On Saturday, May 11, the Recreation Department held a ribbon cutting ceremony officially opening the new playground donated by Where Angles Play.  The playground was named in memory of Brian Venables and was built with donations from Jersey Mikes and the Venables Family.  We held a citizen engagement session on October 26, at 4 pm. Many abutters attended, some voiced some concern for shields on field lighting to avoid light spill, drainage for parking lot at flagpole, concern about adding additional pickleball courts and some wanted a walking path around the perimeter. See the preliminary design (PDF).

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Fletcher Field Playground News

The Fletcher Field playground is complete and an official opening was held on June 3, 2024. The playground features a 24-foot high fully enclosed tower with an enclosed rope climber and a corkscrew slide. The surfacing is made of poured in place rubber for handicapped accessibility. The structure is ramped to 4 feet high and has several play panels. Its "baseball themed" as Fletcher Field is home to Franklin Youth Baseball.

Nason Street Playground News

The Nason Street playground is complete and an official opening was held on Wednesday, May 31, 5 pm at 22 Nason Street. The Town had a ceremony to rededicate the park in the name of Henry "Ski" Faenza and thank the many individuals involved in the securing of funds and construction of the playground. Photos

Beaver Pond News

Elevate Fitness Course featuring the Victory Wall. A 16 foot high by 27 foot wide lacrosse wall with a 50-foot by 30-foot turf surface around it. Here is a rendering of the Beaver Pond course. In addition, there will be a small 130 foot by 80 foot premium grass practice field with irrigation. Thanks to the Vendetti family for their donation to the existing playground and turf improvements. Photos

Walking Trails

We have worked hard to provide safe walking trails for our residents to enjoy. Please print off a trail map before you visit one of the sites listed.

We are extremely proud of our town facilities. We hope that residents of Franklin will utilize our parks and adhere to our facility use policies. We want you to enjoy our facilities and be safe. Listed are the fields and playgrounds in Franklin. Our Department of Public Works manages all maintenance through a vigorous turf management program. We are continually maintaining and updating our fields and playgrounds. Those interested in reserving a field, please review the Field Use Guide (PDF)

Fields & Locations

Open Space and Recreation Sites in Franklin

For a flyover introduction to the Town of Franklin Recreation facilities.

  • Dacey Community Fields, 700 Lincoln Street, Franklin MA
  • Fletcher Field, 51 Peck Street, Franklin MA
  • Pisani Field (formally Theron Metcalf), 40 Peck Street, Franklin MA
  • King Street Memorial, 740 King Street, Franklin MA
  • Beaver Pond (Chilson Beach), 450 Beaver Street, Franklin MA
  • Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street, Franklin MA
  • Horace Mann School on 224 Oak Street, Franklin MA
  • Parmenter School, 235 Wachusett Street, Franklin MA
  • Davis Thayer School, 137 West Central Street, Franklin MA
  • Remington-Jefferson School, 628 Washington Street, Franklin MA
  • J.F.Kennedy School, 551 Pond Street, Franklin MA
  • Oak Street School, 224 Oak Street, Franklin MA
  • Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond Street, Franklin MA
  • Meadowlark Field, 42 Meadowlark Lane, Franklin MA

See list of Fields and Locations.

Playgrounds

All of our playgrounds were built within the last 15 years. They are all handicapped accessible and present challenges to children 2 to 12 years old. We are proud of our facilities and hope that you enjoy your visit.

  • Fletcher Field Tot Lot (2014), 51 Peck Street, Franklin MA
  • DelCarte Playground (2017), 459 Pleasant Street, Franklin MA
  • Dacey Community Field Playground (2007), 700 Lincoln Street, Franklin MA
  • Dacey Field Dog Park
  • Fletcher Field (age 5-12) Playground (2004), 51 Peck Street, Franklin MA
  • Nason Street Tot Lot (2003), 22 Nason Street, Franklin MA
  • King Street Memorial Playground (2005), 740 King Street, Franklin MA
  • Vendetti Playground at Beaver Pond (2005), 450 Beaver Street Franklin MA

See list of Playgrounds.

Recreation Sites in Franklin

Please take care of our facilities by putting trash into proper receptacles (PDF). Keep dogs off playing fields, and refrain from cigarette smoking on fields. Take pride in your community, and help us keep Franklin clean. Also, familiarize yourself with the new town by-law for pets on fields and playgrounds. The Department of Public Works is responsible for the upkeep of our facilities. They do a fine job, let's help make their job easier by picking up after you use the facilities.

Hunting and Fishing is permitted in designated areas only. For those wishing to obtain more information, please visit the Massachusetts Hunter Education program and the Hunting on Mass Wildlife Lands page, see the Deer Hunting regulations.

Related Documents

  1. Recreation Sites In Franklin (PDF)