An 11-acre floodplain restoration site on Shelburne Falls Road in Conway Center, reconnected to the South River to slow flood flows. Informal gravel parking serves a short network of walking trails used for birdwatching.
What to expect
Trails
Short walking trails through the meadow; the town's own 2022 ADA assessment describes the trail as rough and uneven.
Accessibility
Not accessible; the town's own ADA transition plan flags the trail as rough and uneven, with improvements planned only long-term and constrained by conservation-restriction terms.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Friends of the South River Meadow / Conway Open Space Committee
WebsiteCommon questions
What is South River Meadow for?
It's an 11-acre floodplain restoration parcel that reconnects the South River to its historic floodplain to reduce flood flow velocities, with short walking trails and birdwatching as a secondary use.
Is there an entry fee at South River Meadow?
No, entry is free.
Is South River Meadow wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible; the town's own ADA transition plan flags the trail as rough and uneven, with improvements planned only long-term and constrained by conservation-restriction terms.