Blue and green play structures at Duxbury Library Playground
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Duxbury Library Playground

Duxbury Free Library grounds, Duxbury, MA

Fenced library-adjacent playground in Duxbury with toddler and school-age areas, swings, tunnels, bouncers, and mixed wood-chip and rubber-mat surfacing.
Quick facts

Hours

Dawn to dusk.

Price

Free public playground.

Parking

Ample on-site parking at 77 Alden Street.

Profile

Usable profile coverage

Needs recheck

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Editorial Review

Why included

Inclusive Play Atlas includes this accessible playground because it has enough public information to compare fit, logistics, and source context.

What we verified

  • name
  • aliases
  • address
  • phone

What remains unknown

No additional gaps are currently recorded. This does not mean every access feature has been assessed.

Profile updated August 3, 2026; source check April 11, 2026. Confirm current park hours, construction closures, restroom availability, and the specific accessibility features your family needs before making a special trip.

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Best as a reliable fenced town playground for toddlers through elementary kids, especially if you like pairing playtime with a library stop.

At a Glance

Venue type

Neighborhood playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Mobility features

Ground-level play

Sensory and communication features

Vestibular playVisual play

Family amenities

SeatingPicnic tablesParking

Safety and comfort

Perimeter fenceSeparated play zones

Surface type

Mixed surfaces

Shade level

Limited shade

Park context

Part of a larger parkPicnic area

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Free entryDawn to duskParking on site

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Fully fenced

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Mondaydawn - dusk
Tuesdaydawn - dusk
Wednesdaydawn - dusk
Thursdaydawn - dusk
Fridaydawn - dusk
Saturdaydawn - dusk
Sundaydawn - dusk
ParkingAmple on-site parking at 77 Alden Street.
WeatherOutdoor playground with only a little adjacent shade.
Facilities
  • Benches
  • Picnic tables
  • Trash receptacles
  • Playground with younger and older sections
  • Basketball court
  • Tennis court
  • Pickleball courts
Visit StyleWorks well for quick neighborhood play or an errand-linked stop.
Hours SummaryDawn to dusk.

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryFree public playground.
AdmissionFree

About the Venue

Duxbury Library Playground, also known locally as Ellison Playground and Grafton Toddler Park, is a spacious public play area next to the library. It offers separate play options for younger and older children, including swings, slides, tunnels, climbing structures, and springy bouncing equipment. The layout is fenced, which helps for easier supervision, and the library setting makes it feel especially useful for low-key family outings. Public details do not clearly document full ADA access, so it is better treated as family-friendly and moderately accessible rather than a fully verified all-abilities site.

Accessibility & Comfort

These details reflect published sources and dated reports, not an ADA inspection. Confirm the specific supports and barriers that matter for your visit.

SummarySource notes fencing and mixed surfacing but does not confirm ADA access.
Known Features
Fenced play areaAreas for younger and older childrenWood chips and rubber mats underfoot
Considerations
Source marks ADA access as no.Rubber mats are present, but full route and equipment access are not documented.

Gallery

Main playground structure at Duxbury Library Playground
A broad view of the school-age play area.
Additional blue and green equipment at Duxbury Library Playground
Another angle on the fenced play layout.
Blue dolphin and seahorse bouncers at Duxbury Library Playground
Bouncing equipment adds motion play for younger visitors.
Ship-themed play area at Duxbury Library Playground
The nautical motif gives the playground a local coastal feel.

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Contact Information

Address

77 Alden St

Duxbury, MA, 02332

Source & Verification

Last updated

August 3, 2026

Verification summary

Last source review: April 11, 2026

Checked against 1 public source.

This profile summarizes published information and dated reports. It is not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created listing from current NSRWA source.

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