A 24-acre city-owned lake off Bradley Street and Kemp Avenue with a public swimming beach, an 18-hole disc golf course, picnic areas with grills, and non-motorized boating; it shares its shoreline with Historic Valley Campground and is a well-used summer gathering spot for North Adams families.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $5 MA resident / $20 non-resident per day, Memorial Day-Labor Day; free rest of year · unconfirmed
Dogs
A dog may not run at large, loose or unattended on any street or public place in North Adams, or on anyone else's property without the owner's permission.
Swim
Allowed roughly Memorial Day-Labor Day, lifeguarded Fri-Sun noon-5pm plus July 4 and Labor Day
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed ice-free months
Managed by
City of North Adams Parks and Recreation Department
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On site
Concessions
small snack stand/concession at the beach
Bathhouse
shared with campground, recently renovated
Beach/campground bathhouse
recently renovated bathhouses at Historic Valley Campground serve the lake area
Common questions
When are lifeguards on duty?
The Northern Berkshire Family YMCA has historically staffed the beach Fridays through Sundays, noon to 5pm, plus July 4th and Labor Day; outside those hours it's swim at your own risk, so confirm the current-year schedule with the city before counting on a guard being there.
Yes, roughly Memorial Day through Labor Day the city charges about $5 per day for Massachusetts residents and $20 for non-residents based on license plate; the rest of the year parking is free.
Yes, there's a non-motorized hand-carry access point at the lake's northwest end; only electric motors are permitted on the water under local ordinance.
Where do I park at Windsor Lake?
Paid lot ($5 MA resident / $20 non-resident per day, Memorial Day-Labor Day; free rest of year).
Can I bring my dog to Windsor Lake?
A dog may not run at large, loose or unattended on any street or public place in North Adams, or on anyone else's property without the owner's permission.
What rules should I know at Windsor Lake?
beach is unguarded outside contracted lifeguard hours (Fri-Sun noon-5pm plus holidays); swim at your own risk at other times.