Petersen Splash Pad at Watson Park
About Petersen Splash Pad at Watson Park
Proof of Braintree residency is required for the splash pad. Watson Park is a 22-acre park on the Fore River in Braintree. It features athletic fields, a playground, and a seasonal splash pad, as well as access to the (1-mile) Monqtiquot River Walk and Smith Beach.
Details
Hours of Operation
June through August: Open from 10:00 to 7:00 daily
Admission
Proof of Braintree residency is required for the splash pad
Amenities
- Playground
- Baseball fields
- Tennis courts
- Basketball courts
- Seasonal splash pad
- 1-mile Monatiquot River Walk
- Smith Beach
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms
Rules & Guidelines
- Proof of Braintree residency is required.
- Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older), and must be supervised by that adult at all times.
- Only clean swim apparel may be worn at the splash pad.
- Children who are not toilet trained must wear tight-fitting plastic pants over a swim diaper.
- No animals, except for service animals, are permitted in the splash pad area.
- Use of the splash pad facility is prohibited when thunder is heard or lightning is seen, including a 30-minute period after the last lightning or thunder is detected.