Editor’s Note: YourArlington updates this listing when the town updates its posted announcements.
UPDATED, Oct 16: All of the town’s public fields are closed, the town announced. The town said that fields may be used over the weekend at the users’ discretion. Please note that fields are often closed when it rains and the town will post field conditions during the week when they are closed, at ArlingtonMA.gov/fields. If rain occurs on the weekend, fields are “at user discretion.”
On Oct. 13, all the town’s public fields are closed, the town announced. On Sept. 30, the town closed its baseball and softball fields, but grass fields were open at the users’ discretion. On Sept. 29, the town announced that because of the heavy rainfall, all of the town’s public fields were closed for a second day. From Sept. 25 to 27: All fields could be used at users’ discretion. On Sept. 2, all of the town’s baseball and softball infields were closed because of wet conditions, but the grass fields are open.
Starting Wednesday, Sept. 2, repairs were expected to begin at McClennen Playground and required closing the site for several days. The rest of the park, including fields, stayed open. “We apologize for the inconvenience and invite regular visitors of this playground to visit one of Arlington’s other playgrounds around town. A full list may be found at ArlingtonMA.gov/parks,” the town said in a release.
On Sept. 1, all of the town’s public athletic fields were closed because of the ongoing rain.
On Aug. 26, the Parmenter School Playground was closed for a few hours to allow town crews to add fresh wood chips to the playground surface. North Union Street playground was closed on Aug. 24 from 2:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. for maintenance. On Aug. 19, Magnolia playground was closed again to finish adding fresh woodchips to the playground surface. Magnolia was also closed on the afternoon of Aug. 10 to add fresh woodchips.
Please note that fields are often closed when it rains and the Town will post field conditions during the week when they are closed, at ArlingtonMA.gov/fields. If rain occurs on the weekend, fields are at user discretion.
On Aug. 6, the town announced that all of the public athletic fields were open, after closing during the previous rainstorms. Hibberts Playground was closed on Aug. 6 to add fresh woodchips to the playground surface.
All fields were closed because of the rainy weather on Aug. 3. On July 31, the fields were closed due to weather. On July 27, Waldo Park Playground was closed. Public Works announced plans to restore the wood chips at the playground. The playground reopened on July 28, when the work is completed. “Thank you for your patience and staying clear of the area, while this work is being performed,” the town said in a posted announcement.
On July 7, a full day of rain prompted the town to close public access to all athletic fields. The rain on July 4 caused some flooding and runoff issues. A recent town announcement reminded residents that fields are often closed when it rains, and the Town will post field conditions during the week when they are closed, at ArlingtonMA.gov/fields. If rain occurs on the weekend, fields are at user discretion.
On June 23, the town closed all of the public fields. On May 15, all of the town’s public athletic fields were open. On May 14, the town announced that all of its fields were closed. On April 28, all fields were open except for the North Union baseball field, which was closed for maintenance. On April 25, the town announced that all the public athletic fields were open. On April 24, all of the fields were open except for the North Union baseball field, which was closed for maintenance.
On April 18, the town announced that the public athletic fields could be used at users’ discretion. On April 17, all of the fields, except for the AHS turf, were closed. This status will hold through Tuesday, April 21, according to a town announcement.
The town also closed the Stratton School playground for repairs on Saturday, April 18 for the day. The town’s contractor performed patchwork on the damaged PIP (poured-in-place) surfacing. It is critical to stay off the playground while the PIP cures. The playground reopened. “We thank the public for their patience as we make these important repairs,” according to a town press release.
On April 16, the infields for all of the town’s baseball fields are closed, except for the Bishop school field, according to an announcement from the town. All outfields are open, and the soccer/lacrosse fields are open at “user discretion.” On April 15, all of the town’s public baseball infields are closed, except for Summer and Robbins, according to a town announcement. All outfields are open. Soccer and lacrosse fields are open at user discretion. On April 14: All of the town’s public fields are open, except for the McClennen baseball field, which is closed for maintenance. On April 13, the town announced that most of the town’s playing fields are open except for Buzzell fields 1 and 2, which are closed until further notice. Ottoson field was closed on April 10 and is expected to re-open on April 11. The Poets Corner infield is closed, but the outfield was open, according to information provided by the town.
On April 9, most of the fields had opened, except for Buzzell fields 1 and 2, Robbins Farm field, and Florence field. The weather on April 7 and April 8 prompted some closures. On Monday, April 6, Hurd Field (off Drake Road) and Robillard Field (Summer Street) were open. Because of the rain showers forecast — and snow flurries — for Tuesday, April 7, all playing fields were closed, according to a town announcement.
This winter, with its extended cold stretches, snow and rain, left the town’s fields in rough shape, but the town’s Department of Public Works crews are working to get them ready for spring sports and summer use. In the spring, the town closed all the grass fields and reminded dog owners that the infields of baseball and softball fields are off-limits for dogs. The Department of Public Works makes the decision regarding field closures during the week. Sign up online to receive field closing notices.
Arlington Recreation and the DPW have been working to determine which fields need work and when fields will be opened for use.
This notice, published on March 27, 2026, was written using information from the town’s website. It is updated regularly.
