Walsh Playground Park

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The Scene – As it's tucked away on an unpopulated strip of Ashland in the shadow of the Kennedy, you may have passed by this park dozens of times and never known it was there. A large playscape takes up about 1/3 of the area, with a wide lawn and mysterious ball court taking up the remainder. At the north end of the park, abutting a rail viaduct, is the big draw for many: a long, spacious, shady dog park, the only drawback of which is a painted cement surface which isn't too easy on the paws. – – The Skinny – The main section of the park is big with the…