A town-run park built around a spring-fed swimming pond on Hemlock Brook, with a sand beach, picnic tables, and grills. Woodland trails follow the brook north toward Harmon Pond, so the same visit can be a swim or a walk depending on the season.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted anywhere in the park, including the woodland trails, during swim season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), to protect water quality for swimmers. Dogs are welcome the rest of the year.
Allowed now · ban starts Memorial DayHours
Dawn to dusk. During swim season a Park Ranger is on site Tuesday through Saturday.
Swim
Allowed Memorial Day through Labor Day, dawn to dusk
Managed by
Williamstown Conservation Commission
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On site
Picnic area
Tables and grills near the pond.
Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Margaret Lindley Park?
Only outside swim season. From Labor Day through Memorial Day dogs are welcome; during the summer swim season they're not allowed anywhere in the park, including the trails, to protect water quality.
Is there a lifeguard at the pond?
A Park Ranger is on site Tuesday through Saturday in summer and water quality is tested weekly, with closures posted on the town's social media, but this isn't the same as a staffed lifeguard chair.
Where do I park at Margaret Lindley Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Margaret Lindley Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Margaret Lindley Park?
Dogs are not permitted anywhere in the park, including the woodland trails, during swim season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), to protect water quality for swimmers. Dogs are welcome the rest of the year.
What rules should I know at Margaret Lindley Park?
Dogs anywhere in the park during swim season (Memorial Day-Labor Day).