Petersen Splash Pad at Watson Park

Address:	Gordon Rd, Braintree, MA 02184, USA
Phone:	+1 781-794-8910
Site:	braintreerec.com
Rating:	4.5
Working:	10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM

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Reviews 29

Raquel Quinn

Cute place too bad the 2 teenagers that sit at the gate ignore you & dont even acknowledge you when you get there or tell you the rules of the place. They instead do their homework & play on their phones the whole time. God forbid there was an accident they wouldnt even see it happen yet the girl says shes there specifically for that. HA!! Theres a sign that says no bags in the splash pad area so I thought I couldnt go in w/ my daughter the whole time. Do you think one of them wouldve opened their mouth to tell me I COULD go in as long as I hang my bag on the fence?? Nope of course not cause they dont care about you. The town is wasting their money paying these kids cause they are not doing their job WHATSOEVER. I mean how are you supposed to know what to do if youve never been there? It was our first time & we wont be back! The only reason I finally found out that you actually COULD bring your bag IN was because when we were leaving, another lady brought hers in so I spoke up & asked the girl at the gate why she was able to bring in a bag if the sign says no bags allowed in & she says with an attitude that you CAN bring bags in as long as you hang it up & "You shouldve asked" BUT THE SIGN SAYS NO BAGS IN THE SPLASH AREA SO WHY WOULD I ASK?? If she was doing her job she should have spoke to me when I was letting my daughter in the gate. Im sorry but you need to talk to people & acknowledge them when they get there & find out if its their 1st time or whatever so these things dont happen. Rude, unsocialable, immature kids running the place & its an embarrassment. Wait, I cant even say "run the place" cause they do absolutely nothing for that place!! Unbelievable! Get some people in their that will actually speak to visitors when they arrive! GOSH!!!

Heather Licciardi

Ive always brought my kids into to Boston for "day trips" and the splash pad out there was one of our stops, but going into Boston for just the splash pad would be a project. So I ended up hearing of this one in Braintree. I figured it would be small and not worth it since its fairly hidden and in a town. I was quite suprised when we got there that the splash pad is a fairly decent sized area. The kids loved it and I had children all different ages. Two toddler boys ages 1 and 2 and then two girls aged 7. They all had a great time running around in the open field area, the playground and splash pad. Theres an icecream truck too that basically sits down there so they were able to get an icecream. I went around 4pm figuring that it wouldnt be as packed at that time. It was pretty busy, but it wasnt bad. Im glad I brought them and it wasnt what I expected. Now theres a place not to far of a drive I can bring the kids to where they can get their energy out on a hot day.

Melissa Lanouette

This splash pad is SO COOL. I only wish they had them when I was a kid. I went during a weekday, and just parked on street (although Im not a Braintree resident). The park was fenced in, which corralled my toddler perfectly. This spot is perfect for kids from just barely walking through elementary school. Some of the older kids were running wild without supervision (which meant I needed to look after my littler one closely) but thats standard at any playground. With littler kids, its worth noting theres no changing pad, so I wound up changing my daughter on the grass. For an older kid, just arrive in swim suits. Also, the only restrooms are port-a-potties, which are again hard with a tiny kiddo.

Darya Pechkouskaya

Great local hidden gem! Open during the summer season with a lifeguard on duty (lol) right near a couple ball fields, playground, and small beach but its only suitable for swimming to dogs. Lots of street parking if youre not so lazy you cant walk 3 minutes.

Patricia Theodat

The park is kid friendly, secure and fun, my granddaughter had a great time and I cant wait to go there with her again. She is 1 and a half she already met a friend there name Riley and looking forward to seeing her again

Private User

Great place for the kids to enjoy and play! I love that the water sprinklers is gated in so you dont have to worry about your little ones running out or getting away too far! Kids love the park and sand box is a plus!

Molly Burbank

My 18 month old son had SO much fun and my 32 year old self did too! What a gem! Well be back weekly all summer! Couldnt be more excited for a free and fun summer activity!

ann trabucco

Great splash pad w/ a great park. There are a few shade trees around. The downfall is that if youre not a Braintree resident they make you park away from the splash pad.

Corinne Bennett

So much fun for the kids! Its a busy place but still good for even really little kids. There is a playgrou nd there too. Great place for a picnic. Free parking!

Paula Rei

My twins that are almost 3 enjoyed playing there. Theres also a playground there. I plan to go back and make it an allday event. ♡♡♡

Mahes S

Public park with play area for kids, splash pad, beach with parking. What else you need to spend nice, quality time.

Mayra De La Salle

Great small water park for kids, the playground and Waterpark makes this place a fun atmosphere for children

Soad Jaber

Very nice park , my kids love going there they had a lot of fun making new friends I can wait to go again

Jason Perry

Splash pad is fun for the kids. Right next to a marina to watch some boats

Danielle Lally

Love love love it so does my kids thank you for having a place like this