🪁 Guide to Playgrounds on Martha's Vineyard (2025)
7+ public playgrounds on MV: where to play, what to know, and what’s nearby
As a mom who has explored every corner of Martha's Vineyard with my toddlers in tow, I think it would be useful to have one exhaustive list that shares all the details for visitors and new families.
These playgrounds are scattered across the island, so you'll find options no matter where you're staying. Pack a picnic lunch, bring your water bottles, and pick a nearby option to pair with each outing with.
🪁 Martha’s Vineyard Outdoor Playgrounds
1. Veterans Memorial Park ⚽☀️
📍 19 Causeway Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 (Two separate areas to park, one by the play structure, one by the fields)
⭐ Features: Swings, small play structure in the rear of the field. Open fields and recreational areas. Sand volleyball courts. While primarily serving as a sports field, it offers open space for various activities. It’s set back from the road. Convenient location.
🚻 Amenities: No public restrooms, full sun.
🧒 Nearby Family-Friendly Eats + Activities:
Take a stroller-friendly walk down Main Street
Explore Owen Park Beach (short drive)
Check out the Martha’s Vineyard Museum play area (short drive)
Grab breakfast at Black Dog Tavern (kid-friendly)
Grab a pastry and coffee at Catboat Coffee (easy parking)
2. Swings at Owen Park 🌊🪑🪣🚻
📍 28 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
⭐ Features: Swings with scenic harbor views, pier and mellow beach, footwash station, big hill, covered gazebo.
🚻 Amenities: Full sun, restrooms, picnic tables by the water
🧒 Nearby Family-Friendly Eats + Activities:
Waterside Market (casual breakfast & lunch)
Fish MV (outdoor seating with a treasure chest for kids)
Check out the Vineyard Haven Library’s play area
3. Niantic Park 🚻🌳🪑🏀
📍 41 Grove Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 (parallel parking surrounds the playground, or pull in spots by the restrooms)
⭐ Features: Nautical-themed play structures—a lighthouse, a boat, and tall slides. Connected near tennis and basketball courts.
🚻 Amenities: Seasonal public restrooms, shaded areas, and great proximity to downtown
🧒 Nearby Family-Friendly Eats + Activities:
Walk through the MV Camp Meeting Association Gingerbread Houses
Grab ice cream from Ben + Bills
Ride the Flying Horses Carousel (seasonal, you’ll need a stroller to get there)
Visit the Oak Bluffs Library play area (short drive)
4. Robinson Road Recreation Area 🏀🎾🪑☀️🪣
📍 Robinson Road, Edgartown, MA 02539 (route as if you are going to the Boys and Girls Club, it will be on your left after you pass Edgartown School).
⭐ Features: Multiple courts and fields, two play structures - one is wooden. The ground is sand so bring sand toys and prepare to have some sand in your car seat
🚻 Amenities: no public restrooms, 2 covered picnic benches, full sun.
🧒 Nearby Family-Friendly Eats + Activities:
Visit Edgartown Library’s kids' section (walkable distance)
Edgartown Pizza or Katama General Store (easy takeout options)
Explore Morning Glory Farm & let kids roam outside (short drive)
5. Airport Playground 🌳🪑✈️
📍 71 Airport Road, West Tisbury, MA 02575 (parking is free for 2 hours I believe, get the ticket and it is comped as you leave. Park to the far right of the terminal)
⭐ Features: Small and simple play area. Ideal spot for watching planes take off and land.
🚻 Amenities: Decent shade, picnic tables, and nearby parking. There IS a bathroom in the airport, but it’s a bit of a walk at the other end of the terminal.
🧒 Nearby Family-Friendly Eats + Activities:
Eat breakfast at Plane View Cafe inside the airport
Bring your scooters/bikes for a safe ride through State Forest
Visit the nearby Alpaca Farm
Take a short drive to Polly Hill Arboretum
6. West Tisbury Town Hall Playground 🚻🪑🌳
📍 1059 State Road, West Tisbury, MA 02575 (Behind Town Hall)
⭐ Features: Swings, small play structure for younger children, picnic benches, partial shade
🚻 Amenities: Public restrooms inside the town hall, picnic tables.
🧒 Nearby Family-Friendly Eats + Activities:
Grab sandwiches from 7a Foods
Explore Alley’s General Store’s toy section
Visit West Tisbury Library’s kids’ section (short drive)
7. Aquinnah Playground 🚻🪑☀️
📍 955 State Road, Aquinnah, MA 02535 (Behind Town Hall, look for signs)
⭐ Features: Wooden play structure designed for older children (more to be built)
🚻 Amenities: Public restrooms inside the town hall, picnic benches, full sun
🧒 Nearby Family-Friendly Eats + Activities:
Take a stroller up to the Aquinnah Cliffs
Stop at Grey Barn for pastries on your way up island
Grab a slice of pizza and sit on the porch at Chilmark General Store
TLDR: Which playground is best for your family?
☕ Best playground near food & coffee: Niantic Park
🌊 Best playground to pair with the beach: Owen Park
🌳 Best playground for shade: Airport
🧺 Best playground for a picnic: Robinson Road
🧒 Best playground for little kids: West Tisbury Town Hall
👦 Best playground for big kids: Aquinnah Town Hall
Local Pro-Tip: Please check your child for ticks after playing outdoors on Martha’s Vineyard. The tick population is extremely high and both of my daughters have gotten tick bites from playgrounds. Please be cautious and vigilant with checking bodies and clothes after your time outside!
🎒 Elementary Schools with Playgrounds
The following options are available only outside of school hours. Please observe signage and respect posted rules:
📍 Oak Bluffs School – 50 Tradewinds Road, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
📍 Vineyard Montessori School – 286 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
📍 Tisbury School – 40 West William Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
📍 Edgartown School – 35 Robinson Road, Edgartown, MA 02539
📍 Island Children's School – 5 Halcyon Way, West Tisbury, MA 02575
📍 West Tisbury School – 401 Old County Road, West Tisbury, MA 02575
📍 MV Public Charter School – 424 State Road, West Tisbury, MA 02575
📍 Chilmark School – 8 State Road, Chilmark, MA 02535
Other Non-Traditional Options:
⭐ MV Family Center – has a gated outdoor playground as well, only accessed during center open hours.
⭐ MV YMCA – has a gated outdoor playground as well, inquire within for access during select hours
⭐ Morning Glory Farm and Edgartown Library – both have gated play areas with large plastic ride-on toys/tractors for another non-conventional play space
📌 MVacay Playground At-A-Glance Guide:
❓Frequently Asked Questions:
Are there any splash pads, spray parks or public outdoor pools on Martha’s Vineyard? No! We have wonderful beaches!
Any indoor pools? Yes! Day passes available at YMCA or MV Mansion House.
What do you do on a rainy day? Tons of options here! We are big fans of the libraries and kid’s section of the museum.
Which beach do you recommend? Tons of options here! State Beach and Owen Park are our family’s favorite with kids under 4.
