Recreational Facilities

Amphitheater, Basketball Courts (2), Charcoal Grills (9), Community Garden, Cross-Country Running Course Picnic Tables (19), Playground, Restrooms, Skate Park, Soccer Field, Softball Field, Tennis Courts (3), Walk/Bike Path, Water Sprinkler, Tennis Practice walls

Baseball Field - Little League Size, Basketball Court, Batting Cage, Bicycle Rack, Picnic Table, Playground, Port-a-Johns (spring, summer and fall, only), Street Hockey Court

552 Main Street Playground

552 Main Street

Bicycle Rack, Booster Size Baseball Field (available for tee-ball), Gazebo, Hard Court Surface, Picnic Tables (2), Playground (with play structures for 5- to 12-year-olds), Quiet Contemplative Areas, Rain Garden, Restrooms (in the Police Station)

Casey (WO. James P.) Park

This park is highly utilized for its visibility and convenience, Courts, street hockey rink and ball field have lighting for evening usage. This multifaceted facility is situated on a 4.2 acre lot on the south side of Watertown Street

Baseball Field - Little League, Basketball Courts (2), Hockey/Multi-purpose Rink, Rink is used for street hockey, box lacrosse and other activities, Park Benches, Picnic Table (handicap accessible), Playground (designed for 5 to 12 year olds), Port-a-Johns (spring, summer and fall, only), Softball/Soccer Field, Tennis Courts (2), Tot Lot (designed for 2 to 4 year olds), Water Fountain

Cunniff School Playground

This park serves as a playground area for the Cunniff Elementary School and a small field for use. The field is located at the front of the school.

Field, Basketball Court, Playground (designed for 5 to 12 year olds) 

Filippello (Domenick) Park

This park, with its playing fields and many amenities, is situated on 14 acres between Arlington and Grove Streets. There is a convenient parking lot from the Grove Street entrance. On-street parking is available on Arlington Street. Residents can request a permit from the Recreation Department to reserve the fields, picnic tables and barbecue grills.

Basketball Courts (3), Charcoal Grills (6), Multi-use Fields (2), Picnic Pavilions (2), Picnic Tables (10), Playground (designed for 5- to 12-year-olds), Tot Lot (designed for 2- to 5-year-olds), Restrooms, Walking Path (1/4 mile long), Water Sprinkler (weather permitting), Soccer field (Arlington Street side), Soccer field (grove street side), softball field

This park is situated on a 1.6 acre lot.

Amenities, Basketball Court, Dog Park, Playground (designed for 5- to 12-year-olds), Playing Field, No Public Restrooms

This park, on a 3.6 acre lot, serves as the Lowell School's playground and play area for the neighborhood.  It is heavily used during little league season.

Baseball Field (Little League), Basketball Court, Playing Field, Playground (designed for 5- to 12-year-olds), Port-a-Johns (spring, summer and fall only), Tot Lot (designed for 2- to 5-year-olds)

Moxley (Private Richard) Park

This park is in constant use by the middle school, recreation departments, and youth organizations. It is home to the Watertown Middle School athletic program. Moxley Field is on a 5.8-acre lot.

Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Batting Cage, Coliseum, Football/Soccer Field, Playground (designed for 5- to 12-year-olds), Tennis Courts (2), Tot Lot (designed for 2- to 5-year-olds), Restrooms (in the field house)

O'Connell (Captain Richard) Park

This facility is in constant use by the schools, recreation departments, and youth organizations. The park is situated on 4.7 acres.      

Baseball Field, Playground (designed for 5- to 12-year-olds), bleachers, scoreboard, bathrooms, storage

Saltonstall Park

This park adds green space to the center of Watertown’s business district. This park is used by residents and the Watertown Boys and Girls Club. Saltonstall Park is situated on 4.2 acre lot with trees, park benches and a playing field. Many community events are held on this space like Faire on the Square, Outdoor Summer Concert Series, September 11th Remembrance, and Memorial Day Festivities.

Basketball Court, Lighting for Evening Activities, Park Benches, Softball Field, Tot Lot (designed for preschoolers), Restrooms (in the Watertown City Hall)

Sullivan (Lieutenant Paul J.) Playground

This playground is widely utilized by neighbors who walk to this park especially during the spring and summer months. The park is situated on a 1.2-acre lot.

Baseball Field (Little League), Basketball court, Multi-use Field, Playground, Port-a-Johns (spring, summer and fall, only)

Victory Field

This athletic complex is the home of the Watertown High School Raiders. The field is in constant use by the School Department, the Recreation Department, and all our youth organizations. The park is situated in the center of Watertown on 14.2 acres. Residents use the track almost year round for their walking and running programs. The Victory Field baseball and multi-use facility has artificial turf installed with 160,000 square feet, new effective and efficient lighting, three scoreboards, baseball stands and amenities of dugouts, bull pens and a batting cage. Victory Field is home to Watertown High School varsity sports, activities and graduation ceremonies. Watertown-Belmont football program plays their games and practices at this facility along with other youth and adult organizations and teams.

Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Bike Racks, Field House, Football Field, Multi-use Field, Picnic Areas, Spectator Seating, Tennis Courts (5), Track and Field Facility, Tot Lot (designed for 2- to 5-year-olds), Walking Track, Snack Shack (with an ice machine, refrigerator and freezer), Restrooms (in field house)

John A. Ryan Arena (JAR)

The JAR is the home of many local and area groups, including include the Watertown Youth Hockey Program and the Lady Raiders Girls Youth Hockey Program, along with Belmont Youth Hockey, Waltham Youth Hockey, Newton Youth Hockey, the Boston Junior Eagles, the New England Pride, and the Middlesex Yankee Conference Youth Girls League.

The JAR is also home to the Watertown High School Boys and Girls Hockey teams, and the Newton South and Newton North High School Boys Varsity Hockey.

For adult groups, the Watertown Men’s Senior A Hockey League, which started play in 1972, continues to call the Ryan Arena its home. Hockey New England, formerly known as Greater Boston Hockey, uses the JAR as one of its rinks in promoting adult ice hockey. Several adult groups continue to use the JAR for its recreational ice hockey purposes.

Stands: Concession Stand & Vending Machine, Skate Surface is NHL Size 200' by 85'

Warm Viewing Room: Seating Capacity of 1000, 8 Locker/Changing Rooms; 6 with showers

Cannalonga Park

Charles River Walkway

Along the Charles River.

This beautiful, lush walkway is along the Charles River is a prime place to view the area's fauna. 

Walkers can take a three-mile stroll up Pleasant Street, cross the bridge at Bridge Street, and return on the Newton side of the river.

Another route for the River Walk travels along Charles River Road, then on to North Beacon Street and Nonantum Road.

Clarence W. Dealtry Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool

The Pool is a MA Department of Conservation and Recreation facility.

Parking, Swimming and Wading Pool, Lifeguard on duty, Lockers, Pool, Restrooms, Showers

Farren Playground