A town-owned South Amherst parcel identified in the GIS conservation inventory as Wellfields, likely part of the watershed land the town holds around its South Amherst groundwater wells (the Bay Road Well and Lawrence Swamp Well area).
What to expect
Entry fee
Amherst charges no parking sticker, permit, or fee for Puffer's Pond or its town parks and conservation areas. No pass or permit required. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Amherst prohibits any unleashed dog in a public park, playground, recreational field, school ground during school use, or the downtown business areas. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Managed by
Amherst Conservation Commission / Amherst Water Department
413-259-3045 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Wellfields?
Amherst charges no parking sticker, permit, or fee for Puffer's Pond or its town parks and conservation areas. No pass or permit required.
Can I bring my dog to Wellfields?
Amherst prohibits any unleashed dog in a public park, playground, recreational field, school ground during school use, or the downtown business areas. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.