A small riverside park built on the site of West Bridgewater's 19th-century mill industry, with vestigial dams, a fish ladder, and Pulpit Rock where the town's first sermon was preached in 1663. It is the town's most-visited outdoor space and doubles as a walk-through history exhibit.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Leash required at all times, leash not to exceed six feet; dogs may not enter private property without consent. No off-leash exception found. Dog walkers are noted as regular park visitors.
Hours
Open to the public with no gate.
Accessibility
Not accessible: path of travel is uneven and not wide enough, picnic-table stairs are not wheelchair-passable, and there are no defined accessible parking spaces. The Town's 2024 ADA plan recommends widening/leveling the path and adding…
Fishing
Allowed Not specified
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round
Managed by
Forestry & Parks Department (DPW)
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On site
Picnic area
Two ADA-compliant picnic tables (not in a shaded area) and one non-ADA wooden table in a shaded area.
Common questions
Is War Memorial Park good for young kids?
The park is small and flat with gravel paths, so it's easy to keep an eye on kids, but there's no playground on site and the parking lot is tight on busy weekends.
Where do I park at War Memorial Park?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at War Memorial Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to War Memorial Park?
Leash required at all times, leash not to exceed six feet; dogs may not enter private property without consent. No off-leash exception found. Dog walkers are noted as regular park visitors.
Is War Memorial Park wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible: path of travel is uneven and not wide enough, picnic-table stairs are not wheelchair-passable, and there are no defined accessible parking spaces. The Town's 2024 ADA plan recommends widening/leveling the path and adding…
What rules should I know at War Memorial Park?
No unauthorized use of ATVs anywhere on town conservation/recreation land, including this park (townwide concern noted repeatedly in the 2024 Open Space Plan).