A 132-acre state park built around Dunn Pond, with a loop trail and exercise stations, picnic areas, fishing piers, and a year-round Pondhouse visitor center.
What to expect
Trails
A loop path circles the pond with Vita Course exercise stations plus branching hiking trails; the 0.75-mile Woodland Trail is wheelchair accessible and mostly…
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Accessibility
Accessible parking off Betty Spring Road, universally accessible beach and picnic area, two fully wheelchair-accessible fishing piers, and the wheelchair-friendly Woodland Trail.
Swim
Allowed mid-June to early September (lifeguarded beach)
Fishing
Allowed year-round; stocked with trout twice yearly
Kayak
Allowed year-round, ice permitting
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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On site
Playground
Two small playgrounds located near the swimming area.
Picnic Shelter
Picnic tables and fixed fireplace grills throughout; a 24'x52' group pavilion is reservable via ReserveAmerica. · True
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No drinking water
Vending machines available at the Pondhouse instead.
Common questions
Are there trails for wheelchairs or strollers at Dunn State Park?
Yes. The 0.75-mile Woodland Trail is built to be wheelchair accessible, and the park's main loop path is mostly flat and paved near the pond.
Does the MassParks pass cover parking here?
Yes. Dunn State Park is one of the state parks covered by the Annual MassParks Pass for free daytime parking.
Is there an entry fee at Dunn State Park (Dunn Pond)?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Dunn State Park (Dunn Pond)?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).
Is Dunn State Park (Dunn Pond) wheelchair accessible?
Accessible parking off Betty Spring Road, universally accessible beach and picnic area, two fully wheelchair-accessible fishing piers, and the wheelchair-friendly Woodland Trail.
What rules should I know at Dunn State Park (Dunn Pond)?
No motorized boats on Dunn Pond.