A town-owned baseball and softball diamond named for two Belchertown men lost in the Vietnam War, used for youth league play and pickup games at the north end of the Mass Central Rail Trail corridor.
What to expect
Trails
A 1.2-mile Mass Central Rail Trail extension from Maple Street to this field is in design/permitting as of 2026, funded by an $325,000 MassTrails grant; not…
Dogs
Belchertown requires dogs to be secured by a leash or lead no longer than six feet, under the control of a responsible person, on public sidewalks, ways, and at outdoor functions in town.
Hours
Belchertown sets no closing time for its town parks, playgrounds or conservation lands.
Ball Sports
Allowed spring-fall league season
Managed by
Belchertown Recreation Department
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On site
Restrooms
Portable toilet only; teams sharing the field split a weekly rental fee.
Common questions
Does the field have restrooms?
There is no permanent restroom building, only a portable toilet that teams renting the field help pay for.
Is there an entry fee at Austin-Gaughan Memorial Field?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Austin-Gaughan Memorial Field?
Belchertown requires dogs to be secured by a leash or lead no longer than six feet, under the control of a responsible person, on public sidewalks, ways, and at outdoor functions in town.