Hemenway Playground
Price
Free
Duration
30-60 min
Best Ages
Best for ages 2-10
About
Hemenway Playground on Adams Street in Dorchester is a neighborhood park managed by Boston Parks and Recreation, serving local families in the southern Dorchester neighborhood. The playground offers standard climbing and play equipment appropriate for children ages 2-10 in an accessible community setting.
For Dorchester families, Hemenway provides a reliable free outdoor play option within the neighborhood. The surrounding park area offers some open lawn space for additional play beyond the structured equipment.
Dorchester's Fields Corner neighborhood — easily accessible from Adams Street — is one of Boston's most authentic and diverse dining areas, with excellent Vietnamese restaurants (including multiple pho spots), Caribbean food, and casual American options at very accessible price points. Combining a playground visit with a Fields Corner meal makes for an affordable and satisfying family outing.
Free admission. Accessible by MBTA Red Line (Ashmont Station) or street parking in the residential area.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Not Available
Kid Meals
Not Available
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoons or weekend mornings
Wait Times
No wait — public neighborhood playground
Nearby Food
Fields Corner area (nearby) has excellent Vietnamese and Caribbean restaurants. Adams Street and Blue Hill Ave have additional casual dining options.
Why Kids Love It
Hemenway Playground on Adams Street serves the Dorchester community with good outdoor play equipment in a well-maintained neighborhood park setting. The playground is a reliable local resource for Dorchester families and includes the open lawn areas that allow kids to run beyond the immediate play structures.
Pro Tips from Parents
- A neighborhood playground best suited for local Dorchester families or visitors staying in this area
- Adams Street in Dorchester has good local access and street parking
- Red Line (Ashmont) provides T access to the broader Dorchester area
- Combine with Fields Corner dining for a complete neighborhood outing
What to Bring
- Snacks and water
- Ball for the park lawn
- Sunscreen
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0 (free neighborhood playground)
Tips to Save
- Free neighborhood playground in Dorchester.
- Fields Corner nearby has excellent and affordable Vietnamese and Caribbean dining that makes for a nice family outing combination.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Saturday
- 6AM-11:30PM
