This 121-acre city park off Leo Drive packs in an ADA-accessible sensory trail, a wellness walking loop, a playground, pickleball courts, and volunteer-built disc golf.
What to expect
Trails
An ADA-accessible sensory trail and a separate 1-mile wellness walking loop with a scenic overlook and interpretive nature signage.
Dogs
City of Gardner ordinance prohibits owners from letting a dog run at large anywhere in the city and requires dogs taken off the owner's premises to be on a leash. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Hours
Gardner's curfew ordinance bars anyone from being in a city playground, park, recreational area, or other city-owned land from sunset until 8:00 a.m. the following day without written permission from the Director of Public Works or the…
Accessibility
ADA-accessible trail with tactile and sensory elements; parking on site.
Managed by
Gardner Community Development & Planning Department
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Playground
Playground for young children, plus nature-based play equipment with tactile and sensory elements designed for children with developmental disabilities.
Not here
No picnic shelter
Scenic overlook has sitting/resting areas but no shelter mentioned.
No drinking water
Not confirmed.
Common questions
Can I reserve a shelter at Bailey Brook Park?
No shelter or pavilion is confirmed at this park; it has a scenic overlook with seating instead.
Are there walking trails?
Yes, an ADA-accessible sensory trail and a separate 1-mile wellness loop with a scenic overlook.
Is there an entry fee at Bailey Brook Park & Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Bailey Brook Park & Conservation Area?
City of Gardner ordinance prohibits owners from letting a dog run at large anywhere in the city and requires dogs taken off the owner's premises to be on a leash. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is Bailey Brook Park & Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
ADA-accessible trail with tactile and sensory elements; parking on site.