Woods and fields behind Memorial Park's ball field, protected jointly with the state Division of Fish & Wildlife. A footbridge crosses West Brook past classic New England stone walls, big oak trees, and fern fields on a mostly flat but sometimes uneven path.
What to expect
Dogs
Hampden sets no leash requirement. A dog may go beyond its owner's property as long as it stays in sight and under voice command and does not trespass on residential property. Dogs training, working, hunting or guarding are excepted.…
Hours
Open access, no gate, no posted hours.
Common questions
Is West Brook Conservation Area open today?
West Brook Conservation Area is a public preserve in Hampden, MA. Posted hours: Open access, no gate, no posted hours..
Can I bring my dog to West Brook Conservation Area?
Hampden sets no leash requirement. A dog may go beyond its owner's property as long as it stays in sight and under voice command and does not trespass on residential property. Dogs training, working, hunting or guarding are excepted. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.