Puffers Pond is a freshwater pond beach in Amherst, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town's beach pages before you go.
Common questions
Is Puffers Pond in Amherst open today?
Under a swimming advisory as of the latest MA DPH posting. The beach itself stays open, but swimming isn't recommended (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
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