A four-acre downtown park across the road from Front Beach, roughly half of it Mill Pond - a habitat with turtles, eels, fish, otters, and waterfowl - and half an open meadow with a winding brook, frog pond, native shade garden, and a children's playground. A carved granite whale sculpture ('Millie the Whale') and a curved granite bench below the dam are local landmarks.
What to expect
Trails
Short paved and informal paths throughout the meadow; no formal trail system.
Dogs
Rockport requires a dog on public ways and other public property, parks, recreation areas and school grounds included, to be on a leash or under direct voice control, except in the downtown district, where a leash is required. The…
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No site-specific hours posted; townwide park closure of 11pm-6am applies.
Accessibility
Main Beach St. entrance is wheelchair accessible; the King St. entrances involve stairs or a ramp.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round, waterfowl and songbirds around Mill Pond
Managed by
Rockport Parks, Grounds & Beaches Division, maintained by volunteers of the Millbrook Meadow Conservancy
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On site
Playground
A children's playground sits in the Meadow section; fencing, shade, and accessibility of the equipment are not documented.
Benches
Benches throughout, including a 25-foot curved granite bench below the dam.
Not here
No picnic area
Not documented as a picnic area; primarily a garden/playground park.
Common questions
Is Millbrook Meadow good for young kids?
Yes - it has a playground, a frog pond, a whale sculpture kids like to climb on, and gentle paths, right across from Front Beach.
Can I drive into Millbrook Meadow?
No, there is no vehicle access; all entrances are on foot.
Is there an entry fee at Millbrook Meadow?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Millbrook Meadow?
Rockport requires a dog on public ways and other public property, parks, recreation areas and school grounds included, to be on a leash or under direct voice control, except in the downtown district, where a leash is required. The downtown district runs from the shoreline at King Street south to…
Is Millbrook Meadow wheelchair accessible?
Main Beach St. entrance is wheelchair accessible; the King St. entrances involve stairs or a ramp.