Brookfield's town beach on Lake Quacumquasit, locally called South Pond, a 218-acre lake shared with Sturbridge. It's a Massachusetts DPH-monitored public bathing beach at the pond's north end, run by the town's Beach Committee, which places swim buoys for the season. A public boat ramp sits directly across the road.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
The townwide swim curfew applies: no bathing in any lake, pond or river in town between 11:00pm and 6:00am (General Bylaws Ch. XI §2).
Season
Swim buoys are placed roughly June through Labor Day; the Beach Committee's stated role includes "placement of buoy from June to Labor Day."
Entry fee
Brookfield runs no parking-sticker or park-permit programme, and charges no admission at its public land. No parking sticker or permit required.
Dogs
Townwide leash/restraint law: a dog off the owner's premises (or on another's without permission) not attached to a restraint and under control is a public nuisance; fines $25-$100 (General Bylaws Ch. XVIII "Dogs", also referenced in Ch.…
Managed by
Brookfield Beach Committee
(508) 867-2930 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is South Pond Beach in Brookfield open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
What's the best time to visit?
Peak summer, once the Beach Committee places its swim buoys, roughly June through Labor Day.
The townwide leash law applies.
Can you swim at South Pond Beach?
South Pond Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Is there an entry fee at South Pond Beach?
Brookfield runs no parking-sticker or park-permit programme, and charges no admission at its public land. No parking sticker or permit required.