A roughly 13-foot-deep mill pond on Tatnuck Brook, dammed in the late 1800s to supply water and ice. Now a recreational and research resource, home to the GWLT/Worcester State University Environmental Field Station, but with no public beach or swimming.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Accessibility
No formal trails; shoreline access may be restricted to protect water quality
Managed by
Greater Worcester Land Trust, in partnership with Worcester State University
508-795-3838 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
Not here
No dock
No formal boat launch identified; informal paddling access only
Common questions
No, Patch Reservoir has no public beach or swimming area, unlike Coes Reservoir further downstream.
Informal paddling access exists, mainly used for fishing, kayaking/canoeing and walking.
Is there an entry fee at Patch Reservoir?
No, entry is free.
Is Patch Reservoir wheelchair accessible?
No formal trails; shoreline access may be restricted to protect water quality
What rules should I know at Patch Reservoir?
Part of the city's drinking-water watershed system; forested slopes filter runoff, and shoreline vegetation is protected for water quality. Patch Reservoir is included in the city's multi-year State of the Lakes water-quality reporting.