A 12-acre park on the site of the Bridgewater Iron Works, the first American colonial ironworks and by the Civil War the country's largest iron producer; today it's stone foundation ruins, an alewife fish ladder for the spring herring run, and walking trails along the Town River.
What to expect
Trails
has trails; short walking loop past the iron works ruins along the Town River; easy
Dogs
Bridgewater's canine control ordinance requires dogs to be restrained on a leash no longer than six feet whenever they are off their owner's property, unless they're on another person's property with permission. That's the town-wide…
Managed by
Bridgewater Conservation Commission / Parks and Recreation
508-697-0919 · WebsiteWorth knowing
- The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The Bridgewater Iron Manufacturing Company specialized in heavy castings and forgings and operated as a foundry until 1988.
Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Stanley Iron Works Park?
Bridgewater's canine control ordinance requires dogs to be restrained on a leash no longer than six feet whenever they are off their owner's property, unless they're on another person's property with permission. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.