A small village-center green at the intersection of Church Street and South Street, anchored by the town's veterans memorial and best known for hosting the Kiwanis Club's annual Scarecrows in the Park contest.
What to expect
Entry fee
You don't need a sticker for this spot; No parking sticker or permit program for parks or conservation land exists in the town by-laws.
Dogs
A dog on any public property, including public ways, school grounds, recreation areas and cemeteries, must be restrained with a chain or leash held by someone able to control it; the by-law sets no leash length, only that it be short…
Hours
The town's own General Bylaws PDF could not be checked directly because the town's website blocks automated access. Treat individual sites as open access unless a specific site posts its own hours.
Accessibility
Village-green setting with paved street-side access.
Managed by
Town of Bernardston
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On site
Veterans memorial benches
Three dedicated granite benches at the veterans memorial, first dedicated in 2002.
Common questions
The park is best known for the Kiwanis Club's Scarecrows in the Park contest each fall, plus the town's veterans memorial dedicated in 2002.
Is there a playground for young kids?
The park's documented features are memorial benches, open lawn, and walking paths rather than play equipment.
Is there an entry fee at Cushman Park?
You don't need a sticker for this spot; No parking sticker or permit program for parks or conservation land exists in the town by-laws.
Can I bring my dog to Cushman Park?
A dog on any public property, including public ways, school grounds, recreation areas and cemeteries, must be restrained with a chain or leash held by someone able to control it; the by-law sets no leash length, only that it be short enough to prevent a nuisance. It applies year-round. Dogs used…
Is Cushman Park wheelchair accessible?
Village-green setting with paved street-side access.
What rules should I know at Cushman Park?
Any open burning in Bernardston (including community bonfires) falls under the statewide open-burning program, which only permits brush burning under a Fire Department permit between Jan 15 and May 1, not a general recreational-fire allowance.