A DCR riverside park along a wooded, roughly two-mile stretch of the Chicopee River reservoir near the old Red Bridge dam off Poole Street. A building collapse at the adjacent hydropower plant closed the park in August 2023, and it may still be closed, so check DCR alerts before visiting.
What to expect
Trails
about 3 miles out and back along the river from Poole Street easy · natural
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Fishing
Allowed seasonal, exact status pending confirmation of park reopening
Managed by
Massachusetts DCR
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On site
Dock
canoe launch, part of the area closed in 2023
Common questions
Is the park currently open?
It closed in August 2023 after a hydropower building collapse and may still be closed, so check DCR alerts before visiting.
Are there trails at Red Bridge Pond State Park?
Yes. about 3 miles out and back along the river from Poole Street. easy difficulty. Surface: natural.
Can I bring my dog to Red Bridge Pond State Park?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).
What rules should I know at Red Bridge Pond State Park?
The main park area, including its parking lot and canoe launch, was closed after a partial building collapse and small fire at the adjacent hydropower plant in August 2023.