Comet Pond Beach is a freshwater pond beach in Hubbardston, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Dogs
Dogs must be kept under restraint and controlled from going at large by the owner or keeper at all times; the bylaw sets no leash length and no seasonal exemption. Visitor reviews separately describe the beach itself as not dog-friendly,…
Managed by
Town of Hubbardston Parks Commission
978-928-1400 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Route 68 beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Route 68 beach lot
CostfreeSpaces~40
Paved lot at the beach entrance.
Access points along this beach
Beach entrance (Route 68)
Common questions
Is Comet Pond Beach in Hubbardston open today?
Comet Pond Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Is this beach open to non-residents?
Local blogs and reviews describe summer access as residents-only, but no page on the town's own website states that rule directly. Call the Parks Commission to confirm before planning a visit if you don't live in Hubbardston.
Is there parking at Comet Pond Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Route 68 beach lot
Can you swim at Comet Pond Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Comet Pond Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Comet Pond Beach?
Dogs must be kept under restraint and controlled from going at large by the owner or keeper at all times; the bylaw sets no leash length and no seasonal exemption. Visitor reviews separately describe the beach itself as not dog-friendly, but that isn't posted by the town.