Comet Pond Beach is a freshwater pond beach in Hubbardston, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
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
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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?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
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?
Yes. Comet Pond Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
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.