An 8-acre riverfront park opened in 2019 around Sunderland's ballfields, with an accessible stone-dust riverwalk along the Connecticut River, an observation deck facing Mt. Sugarloaf, and the town's small-boat launch. It doubles as Sunderland's civic green space, backing onto Town Hall, the library, and the Veterans Memorial.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
3/4-mile outer pedestrian loop plus a 1/4-mile inner loop easy, flat · stone dust, ADA accessible
Dogs
A dog off its owner's or keeper's property must be held firmly on a leash; running at large is a violation. Owners must pick up after their dog on any sidewalk, street, park or other public area, and must carry something to pick it up with.
Accessibility
The 8-acre site and riverwalk are described as universally accessible and won a 2019 accessibility award from Stavros (Western MA). As of the 2021 town plan, the restroom stalls near the ballfields were reported too narrow for wheelchairs.
Small-Boat / Canoe / Kayak Launching
Allowed
Managed by
Town of Sunderland (Selectboard)
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On site
Restroom
Restrooms present near the ballfields; as of the 2021 town plan, not ADA-compliant (stalls too narrow). The adjacent Sunderland Public Library has fully accessible restrooms.
pavilion / observation deck
baseball and soccer fields
small-boat / kayak launch (Connecticut River)
kayak lending program storage building
Second-phase (2021) addition, run by Sunderland Public Library
Common questions
Can I launch a kayak or canoe here?
Yes. Riverside Park's boat ramp is a small-boat, fisherman's-access launch on the Connecticut River, with eight boat-trailer parking spaces at the library lot.
Is the riverwalk wheelchair accessible?
The 3/4-mile stone-dust riverwalk and observation deck are built to be universally accessible, though the ballfield-area restrooms were reported as not ADA-compliant as of the 2021 town plan.
Can I leave my boat trailer overnight?
Not for long: parking at the boat ramp is limited to under 18 hours, and overnight camping isn't allowed.
Where do I park at Riverside Park?
Free lot (free).
Are there trails at Riverside Park?
Yes. 3/4-mile outer pedestrian loop plus a 1/4-mile inner loop. easy, flat difficulty. Surface: stone dust, ADA accessible.
Can I bring my dog to Riverside Park?
A dog off its owner's or keeper's property must be held firmly on a leash; running at large is a violation. Owners must pick up after their dog on any sidewalk, street, park or other public area, and must carry something to pick it up with.
Is Riverside Park wheelchair accessible?
The 8-acre site and riverwalk are described as universally accessible and won a 2019 accessibility award from Stavros (Western MA). As of the 2021 town plan, the restroom stalls near the ballfields were reported too narrow for wheelchairs.