Springs Brook Park is Bedford's fee-based community swim pond, a spring-fed, chlorinated pond with a sand beach, water slide area, and spray park set in the woods off Springs Road. It is run seasonally by the Recreation Department for residents and members, not a natural free-swimming pond.
What to expect
Entry fee
Fee-based. 2026 Bedford resident daily admission $15 individual/$40 household; non-resident day pass $20 (limited to 25/day, pre-purchase required). Season memberships run $150-$425 depending on residency and family size.
Dogs
Not permitted anywhere on park grounds, including the parking area
Hours
June 19-Aug 9, 2026: closed Monday and Tuesday; Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 10am-5pm; Friday 10am-7pm
Accessibility
Springs Brook Park was one of the sites covered by the town's 2021 Bedford Outdoor Facility Audits, which found accessibility issues at every site reviewed, including insufficient parking and, at some of them, no designated accessible…
Managed by
Bedford Recreation Department
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On site
Changing rooms
Bathhouse with outdoor rinsing showers
Showers
Outdoor rinsing showers
Concessions
Limited prepackaged snacks/beverages only, no hot food · seasonal
Picnic area
Picnic area with tables and a grill
Dock
Jumping dock; hours posted at the bathhouse, closed during swim lessons
Common questions
Is Springs Brook Park open to non-residents?
Non-residents need a membership or a pre-purchased day pass; only Bedford residents can use daily walk-up admission.
Is the water a natural pond?
It is a spring-fed pond that was dredged and re-graded, then chlorinated and filtered like a pool. Water is lab-tested weekly and results go to the Bedford Board of Health.
Is there an entry fee at Springs Brook Park?
Yes, Fee-based. 2026 Bedford resident daily admission $15 individual/$40 household; non-resident day pass $20 (limited to 25/day, pre-purchase required). Season memberships run $150-$425 depending on residency and family size.
Can I bring my dog to Springs Brook Park?
Not permitted anywhere on park grounds, including the parking area
Is Springs Brook Park wheelchair accessible?
Springs Brook Park was one of the sites covered by the town's 2021 Bedford Outdoor Facility Audits, which found accessibility issues at every site reviewed, including insufficient parking and, at some of them, no designated accessible…
What rules should I know at Springs Brook Park?
Swimming is permitted only in areas supervised by lifeguards; water clears for 30 minutes after the last thunderclap. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the park at all times. Alcoholic beverages and glass containers not permitted. Smoking and vaping not allowed anywhere on park…