A 40-acre city park built around Colburn Reservoir, with a swim-banned pond used for trout fishing and winter ice skating, a playground, picnic areas, and wooded hiking trails that climb to two waterfalls. Dogs are not allowed anywhere on the property, which is unusual for a Leominster park.
What to expect
Trails
Three routes: the main park loop, the Gardner Hill Waterfall trail, and the Waterfall Pond Loop; mountain biking permitted
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in Barrett Park, whether leashed or unleashed; only service animals are permitted, under Leominster's dog ordinance.
Accessibility
Handicap-accessible restrooms in the program building; trail terrain otherwise not described as accessible
Fishing
Allowed open season; seasonally stocked with trout
Ice-Skating
Allowed winter
Managed by
Leominster Recreation Department
978-534-7529 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can I swim at Barrett Park's pond?
No. The pond, Colburn Reservoir, is closed to swimming because of water turbidity, though it is stocked for fishing and used for ice skating in winter.
No, dogs are not permitted anywhere in Barrett Park.
Is there an entry fee at Barrett Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Barrett Park?
Dogs are not allowed in Barrett Park, whether leashed or unleashed; only service animals are permitted, under Leominster's dog ordinance.
Is Barrett Park wheelchair accessible?
Handicap-accessible restrooms in the program building; trail terrain otherwise not described as accessible
What rules should I know at Barrett Park?
Swimming is not allowed in Colburn Reservoir due to water turbidity.