An open town green at the corner of Main Street and Route 140, near Town Hall. The official facilities table records only a walking path here, no playground, fields, or restrooms, and the town uses it for civic and seasonal gatherings such as the December Light the Common event.
What to expect
Entry fee
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; Shrewsbury runs no municipal swimming beach and no resident beach or parking-sticker program; the swimmable public Lake Quinsigamond shoreline is the state-run Quinsigamond State Park, not… checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Shrewsbury requires dogs to be under restraint and not running at large whenever off the owner's property, under the town's Dog Control Law. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
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Town of Shrewsbury
508-841-8500 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Shrewsbury Town Common?
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; Shrewsbury runs no municipal swimming beach and no resident beach or parking-sticker program; the swimmable public Lake Quinsigamond shoreline is the state-run Quinsigamond State Park, not…
Can I bring my dog to Shrewsbury Town Common?
Shrewsbury requires dogs to be under restraint and not running at large whenever off the owner's property, under the town's Dog Control Law. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Shrewsbury Town Common?
No alcohol, vendors, fireworks, firearms, or open fires; drones require a Parks Dept permit; no horses on grass; no golfing.