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Buttery Brook Park

Open to the publicPark · South Hadley, MAUpdated Aug 14, 2026
Right now

South Hadley's recreation centerpiece on Route 33, with a band shell, two pavilions, a skate park, pickleball and basketball courts, a spray park and a flat walking loop with a disc golf course threaded through it. It draws crowds for the town's seasonal events.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free
Trails
A flat, mostly-paved walking loop through the park
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
No pet dogs. Service and therapy dogs are allowed, tagged and leashed.
Hours
General park facilities May-Nov, 8:30am-dusk
Accessibility
Walking trail described by the town as accessible with a mostly flat surface
Disc Golf
Allowed year-round
Managed by
South Hadley Recreation Department 413-538-5030 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree

What's here

On site

Playground
Present, with a mural; near the spray park
Restroom
central, near playground and spray park
Restroom
near the band shell
Shelter
two open-sided pavilions (120 guests each) and a log cabin (30 guests), reservable for a fee
Picnic area
tables and grills
Benches

Not here

No drinking water
Not listed among facilities; no trash cans either, visitors pack out their own trash

Common questions

Is Buttery Brook Park open today?
Buttery Brook Park is a public park in South Hadley, MA. Posted hours: General park facilities May-Nov, 8:30am-dusk.
Is the spray park open every day in summer?
It opens weekends-only from Memorial Day weekend through mid-June, then runs daily until Labor Day, 10:30am to 6:30pm.
Can I bring my dog?
No pet dogs here. Service and therapy dogs are welcome as long as they are tagged and leashed.
Where do I park at Buttery Brook Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Buttery Brook Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Buttery Brook Park?
No pet dogs. Service and therapy dogs are allowed, tagged and leashed.
Is Buttery Brook Park wheelchair accessible?
Walking trail described by the town as accessible with a mostly flat surface
What rules should I know at Buttery Brook Park?
No pet dogs. Service and therapy dogs are allowed, tagged and leashed. No trash cans on site; pack out your own refuse.

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-22. Official source. Updated 2026-08-14.