Jefferson Playground

Recreation Facilities

The playground features a variety of sports facilities, including a baseball field and basketball courts. These amenities cater to both organized team sports and casual play, providing opportunities for physical activity and community engagement.

Natural Features

Adjacent to Jefferson Playground is Nira Rock, an urban wild under the jurisdiction of the Boston Parks Department. This natural area contains a Roxbury puddingstone outcropping, a sheer cliff, a meadow, and an urban orchard.

The combination of Jefferson Playground and Nira Rock creates a diverse recreational space that offers both structured play areas and natural exploration opportunities.

Community Connection

The park is part of a slowly evolving linked system of open spaces in the area, which includes the nearby Hennigan School complex. This interconnected network of green spaces enhances the recreational options available to residents of this district.

Jefferson Playground serves as a valuable community asset for local residents in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood.