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Reserve a Recreational Building

Chaffin FarlowFormer Newton Corner Branch Library and Underwood School
Established 1885
Contiguous to Chaffin Park

  • 5.0 acres
  • Neighborhood park with large historic trees, dry pond area, footbridge, seating, lighted walkways
  • Newton’s first park, listed on the National Historic Register as part of the historic district
  • Designed by George Meacham, designer of the Boston Public Gardens
  • Farlow and Chaffin Parks Historic Landscape Preservation Master Plan, completed 2006
  • School-age play area with swings and new fenced pre-school play area with swings
  • Irrigated lawn areas, junior baseball field, elementary soccer field, half basketball courts (3)
  • On-street parking
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