A downtown waterfront park built on the former F.B. Rogers Silver factory site, with a 1,000-foot riverwalk, a boat and kayak ramp, and a fishing pier.
What to expect
Entry fee
No pass needed here; Taunton has no parking sticker or beach pass program; the city runs no municipal open-water swim beach of its own, and its public swimming is at the Hopewell Pool. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Taunton bars dogs from running at large; off the owner's property, a dog in a public place must be on a chain, rope, or cord leash no longer than six feet.
Hours
Taunton's parks and playgrounds are closed between sunset and sunrise.
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed year-round
Managed by
City of Taunton, developed under the state Gateway Park Initiative
WebsiteWorth knowing
- The Mill River restoration alongside the park brought river herring back to the Mill River after more than 200 years.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Mill River Park?
No pass needed here; Taunton has no parking sticker or beach pass program; the city runs no municipal open-water swim beach of its own, and its public swimming is at the Hopewell Pool.
Can I bring my dog to Mill River Park?
Taunton bars dogs from running at large; off the owner's property, a dog in a public place must be on a chain, rope, or cord leash no longer than six feet.