A 47-acre DCR park in Westfield's northeast corner built around Pequot Pond, known locally as Hampton Ponds, with a sand swim beach, a boat ramp, and grill-equipped picnic grounds. It reads as a local family and fishing spot rather than a scenic destination, and the beach lot fills on summer weekends.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $5 MA / $20 non-MA, May 23-Sep 7, 9am-5:30pm; free off-season
Dogs
Dogs allowed on leash; owners must clean up after them.
Hours
Gate is staffed roughly 10am-6:30pm during the Memorial Day-Labor Day season; open access outside those hours with no lifeguard on duty.
Accessibility
Kingsley Beach has a beach mat/wheelchair route to the water, an accessible pavilion, accessible restrooms, and beach wheelchairs on site (2 sand chairs, 1 floating wheelchair).
Swim
Allowed lifeguards in posted summer season
Managed by
DCR - Division of State Parks and Recreation
(413) 532-3985 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$5 MA / $20 non-MA, May 23-Sep 7, 9am-5:30pm; free off-season
What's here
On site
Restroom
Near the swim beach
Picnic area
Charcoal grills at picnic sites.
Common questions
Is Hampton Ponds State Park open today?
Hampton Ponds State Park is a public pond in Westfield, MA. Posted hours: Gate is staffed roughly 10am-6:30pm during the Memorial Day-Labor Day season; open access outside those hours with no lifeguard on duty..
Can I launch a motorboat at Hampton Ponds?
Yes. DCR maintains a concrete ramp with trailer parking for roughly 15 vehicles on the pond's south shore off Route 202, and launching itself is free.
Is the beach wheelchair accessible?
Kingsley Beach has a beach mat and beach wheelchairs, including a floating chair, plus an accessible pavilion and restrooms, making it one of the more accessible swim spots in the area.
What are Kingsley Beach and Lambert's Beach?
They're older names tied to the swim areas at Hampton Ponds. Lambert's Beach appears on postcards back to the 1950s, and Kingsley Beach is the name DCR now uses for the main accessible swim beach.
Where do I park at Hampton Ponds State Park?
Paid lot ($5 MA / $20 non-MA, May 23-Sep 7, 9am-5:30pm; free off-season).
Is there an entry fee at Hampton Ponds State Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Hampton Ponds State Park?
Dogs allowed on leash; owners must clean up after them.
Is Hampton Ponds State Park wheelchair accessible?
Kingsley Beach has a beach mat/wheelchair route to the water, an accessible pavilion, accessible restrooms, and beach wheelchairs on site (2 sand chairs, 1 floating wheelchair).
What rules should I know at Hampton Ponds State Park?
Check DCR postings for cyanobacteria/algae closures in late summer.