HOPS Playground
Next to Holmes Library, Halifax, MA
Fenced Halifax playground next to Holmes Library with wood-chip and rubber surfacing, a shade structure, and varied preschool-through-elementary play features.
A wide view of the fenced Halifax play space.
Photo 1 of 4. A wide view of the fenced Halifax play space.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the stronger family picks in this region for everyday inclusive play thanks to fencing, shade, mixed surfacing, and a broader feature mix than many small town parks.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor site with some shade support from the structure rather than full natural cover.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Shade
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Parking
- Partial shade
- Visit type
- Neighborhood playground with enough variety for a solid local outing
Read more about this location
HOPS Playground, also known as Halifax Open Play Space, is a community-built playground beside Holmes Library in Halifax. The fenced layout includes swings, slides, climbing structures, a tunnel, seesaw, biplane, treehouse-themed elements, benches, and a shade structure with picnic tables. Public source material also marks the site as ADA accessible and notes a mixed wood-chip and rubber surface. It is not documented as a fully specialized destination all-abilities park, but it stands out as one of the better family-friendly and access-conscious playground options in this set of towns.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | dawn – dusk |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | dawn – dusk |
| Wednesday | dawn – dusk |
| Thursday | dawn – dusk |
| Friday | dawn – dusk |
| Saturday | dawn – dusk |
| Sunday | dawn – dusk |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Source explicitly states ADA access and notes a mixed wood-chip and rubber surface.
Known Features
ADA access noted by source
Known Features
Fenced play area
Known Features
Wood chips and rubber surfacing
Known Features
Shade structure with picnic tables
Considerations
Specific mobility transfer points and adaptive swing types are not detailed in the public listing.
Mobility features
Ground-level play
Sensory and communication features
Vestibular play
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
499 Plymouth St
Halifax, MA, 02338
Other options nearby
Large Plymouth recreation complex with an ADA-accessible playground, paved walking loop, pavilion, picnic tables, and plenty of parking for longer outdoor outings.
Carver Community Playground
Large public playground behind Carver Town Hall with separate younger and older play zones, rubber surfacing, swings, climbing structures, and mostly fenced play areas.
Sources & Updates
1 public source on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 1 public source
Public sources
- NSRWA HOPS Playgroundnsrwa.org
Listing notes the playground was established in 2019 after a fundraising effort.
Checked: name, alias, address, phone, hours, cost
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from current NSRWA source.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.