The town's main park on Main Street, with ball fields, a playground, picnic pavilions, and a fenced summer spray park. The Goat Rock and West Brook conservation trails both start near the park's parking area.
What to expect
Dogs
No townwide leash law, but Memorial Park is a place-specific exception: after complaints about unleashed dogs on the trails, the Parks & Recreation Director had a sign posted at the trailhead in early 2025 reading 'Dogs must be leashed on…
Hours
Park itself is open access with no posted gate hours. Pavilion rentals run 10am-5pm; the park stays open to the general public after 5pm.
Managed by
Hampden Parks & Recreation
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On site
Playground
Standard playground on site.
Restroom
at the pavilion area
Large and small pavilions
reservable, fee applies, electricity available · True
Common questions
Is Hampden Memorial Park open today?
Hampden Memorial Park is a public park in Hampden, MA. Posted hours: Park itself is open access with no posted gate hours. Pavilion rentals run 10am-5pm; the park stays open to the general public after 5pm..
Yes, admission is complimentary and there is no full-time attendant, so it runs on a play-at-your-own-risk basis.
Where do I park at Hampden Memorial Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Hampden Memorial Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Hampden Memorial Park?
No townwide leash law, but Memorial Park is a place-specific exception: after complaints about unleashed dogs on the trails, the Parks & Recreation Director had a sign posted at the trailhead in early 2025 reading 'Dogs must be leashed on trails.' Elsewhere in Hampden, dogs may run off leash under…
What rules should I know at Hampden Memorial Park?
No pets inside the fenced spray park area, even though dogs are generally allowed elsewhere in the park under voice control. No alcohol anywhere on Hampden public property, including this park, per the town's alcohol bylaw.