A small, town-maintained beach and boat launch on the south shore of Plainfield Pond, a 59-acre lake right off Main Street (Route 116). The far shore is mostly forest, wetland, and a few small islands, with houses only along the west bank, so it reads as a quiet local swimming hole rather than a destination beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Dogs
No dog may be off the premises of its licensed owner unless properly restrained or supervised, under Article IX Section 5(a) of Plainfield's by-laws. Running loose is fined $10 for a first offence in a calendar year, $25 for a second and…
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed unconfirmed
Managed by
Town of Plainfield Recreation Committee
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Access points along this beach
Town beach and boat launch
single access point off Main St / Route 116 on the pond's south shore
What's here
Facilities
Picnic area
described as a picnicking spot alongside the swim area
Common questions
Is Plainfield Town Beach in Plainfield 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.
Can you swim at Plainfield Town Beach?
Plainfield Town 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.
Are dogs allowed at Plainfield Town Beach?
No dog may be off the premises of its licensed owner unless properly restrained or supervised, under Article IX Section 5(a) of Plainfield's by-laws. Running loose is fined $10 for a first offence in a calendar year, $25 for a second and $30 thereafter.