Loon Pond is a 27-acre city-owned pond off Pasco Road near the Boston Road/Indian Orchard line, reopened in May 2024 after a renovation that added an accessible canoe and kayak launch, a small parking area, picnic spots, and shoreline trails. There is no operating swim beach; despite the seed name, the park is built and used for fishing, paddling, and picnicking, not swimming.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Springfield Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM)
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Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Loon Pond main lot, 419 Pasco Rd
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Accessible canoe/kayak put-in
Boat ramp (trailered craft)
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Loon Pond Beach by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 41° | 39° | 43° | 49° | 58° | 68° | 76° | 75° | 70° | 62° | 54° | 45° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Fall River (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Loon Pond Beach in Springfield open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-18). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
No. Loon Pond Park was rebuilt in 2024 for fishing, paddling, and picnicking, and swimming is not permitted there.
Is there a real 'beach' here?
Not a designated swim beach. There's shoreline access and a new accessible kayak launch, but no lifeguarded swim area.
Is there parking at Loon Pond Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Loon Pond main lot, 419 Pasco Rd
What's the water temperature at Loon Pond Beach?
Water at Loon Pond Beach averages about 39°F in February and 76°F in July, based on NOAA readings at Fall River from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
What rules should I know at Loon Pond Beach?
Swimming not permitted. Boat launch limited to electric motors only.