Sherrillbrook Park Playground
New Hartford, NY
Large town park in New Hartford with a newly built playground, pavilions, dog run, and a broader recreation setting suited to family outings.
This research record does not yet establish a specific inclusion benefit. General park amenities do not confirm accessible equipment, routes, or facilities.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A strong family park and a promising inclusive-play upgrade, especially for locals who want more than a standalone playground stop.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor park; seasonal operating hours apply.
What to Expect
- Visit type
- Local destination within town recreation infrastructure.
Read more about this location
Sherrillbrook Park is the Town of New Hartford's main recreation park, with seasonal daily hours, pavilion rentals, trails and winter recreation, and a newly built playground that the town has publicly noted was still nearing opening during construction. Local official and quasi-official sources describe the renovation effort as aiming for a safer, more welcoming, and more inclusive playground. Public pages do not yet provide a complete equipment-by-equipment accessibility breakdown, but Sherrillbrook stands out as one of the region's strongest municipal playground improvement projects in a larger family park setting.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Known Now
Town and local reporting describe the new playground as a major upgrade intended to be safer and more welcoming.
Known Now
Sherrillbrook is part of a larger municipal recreation setting, which may support easier family logistics than a tiny pocket park.
Considerations
The town pages reviewed did not clearly publish ramp, surfacing, transfer, adaptive swing, or communication-board specifications.
Considerations
Because construction/installation status was still being posted publicly, some families may want current confirmation before a special trip.
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
Sherrillbrook Park
New Hartford, NY, 13413
Other options nearby
Village playground in Ilion with a small pavilion and planned upgrades toward a more inclusive play space.
West Utica neighborhood park headed for major accessibility upgrades including accessible swings, restrooms, sidewalks, and a splash pad.
Sources & Updates
3 public sources 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
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- Town of New Hartford - Park Informationtownofnewhartfordny.gov
Official page lists Sherrillbrook Park hours and booking details.
Checked: park name, hours, season, pavilion rentals, dog run, town contact
- Town of New Hartford homepagetownofnewhartfordny.gov
Homepage search result indicated the new playground was not yet open while construction and installation were being completed.
Checked: new playground status notice
- Town of New Hartford Facebook postfacebook.com
Official town social post references playground renovation and upgrades.
Checked: playground renovation context
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official town park information and public renovation-status references.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.