A City of Springfield outdoor adventure and day-camp property on Parker Street with a ropes course, a beach area on Quarry Pond, and environmental-education programming; the swimming beach has intermittently closed for bacteria exceedances.
What to expect
Entry fee
Grounds are primarily used for registered camp/adventure programs rather than drop-in public access.
Dogs
Springfield requires dogs to be leashed whenever off the owner's property, including in every city park.
Hours
Programs run on camp schedules.
Kayak
Allowed summer, camp-program only
Managed by
Springfield Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (Aquatics)
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On site
Picnic area
Camp/day-use grounds include outdoor gathering areas
Common questions
Can I swim at Camp Wilder?
Check current status first. The beach on Quarry Pond has been closed to swimming multiple recent seasons after routine testing found bacteria levels above the city's limit.
Is there an entry fee at Camp Wilder Park?
Grounds are primarily used for registered camp/adventure programs rather than drop-in public access.
Can I bring my dog to Camp Wilder Park?
Springfield requires dogs to be leashed whenever off the owner's property, including in every city park.
What rules should I know at Camp Wilder Park?
City health officials have repeatedly closed the Camp Wilder beach area to swimming due to bacteria levels exceeding permitted limits.