A roughly 3.3-acre historic pocket park on Oak Street in Indian Orchard, gifted to the city in 1901 by the Indian Orchard Canal Company as former mill-worker green space. It's popular with dog walkers and is listed on the State Register of Historic Places for its role in the neighborhood's development.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Springfield requires dogs to be leashed whenever off the owner's property, including in every city park. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Hours
Springfield city parks are open dawn to dusk; you may not enter or remain more than a half hour after sunset or before sunrise without the Superintendent's written consent. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Dog Walking
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Springfield Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM)
413-787-6440 · WebsiteCommon questions
Yes. Cottage Hill Park dates to 1850 as a private mill-company park and was donated to the city in 1901; it's inventoried on the State Register of Historic Places.
Where do I park at Cottage Hill Park?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Cottage Hill Park?
Springfield requires dogs to be leashed whenever off the owner's property, including in every city park. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.