Missile Loop is town recreation land off Sharps Lot Road that sits on the former launcher area of the Swansea Nike Ajax missile site from the Cold War. It has no posted trailhead or facilities; the underground magazines nearby are now under an Iron Mountain data-storage building and are not accessible.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs off their owner's property in Swansea must be leashed or under immediate voice control.
Hours
Swansea posts no town-wide closing time for its parks, playgrounds or conservation land. The only closing-hours rule in the town's code covers the beach, where the Recreation Commission and Selectmen set and post the hours.
Managed by
Town of Swansea Recreation Department (508) 678-2981 ·
Common questions
Can you visit the old Nike missile site at Missile Loop?
Missile Loop is a public street and recreation-department parcel on the former launcher site, but the underground magazine area is now covered by a private data-storage building and is not open to visitors.
Is there an entry fee at Missile Loop?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Missile Loop?
Dogs off their owner's property in Swansea must be leashed or under immediate voice control.