A riverside park along the historic Herring Brook herring run, with walking trails, footbridges, picnic tables and a brick grilling area near the site of a former Native American settlement.
What to expect
Trails
Walking trails wind through woodland, wetland and along Herring Brook; length not documented.
Dogs
Pembroke requires any dog off its owner's property to be held on a chain or leash, or kept under its handler's immediate and effective control, and the bylaw sets no maximum leash length. Dogs are banned outright from the town's beaches…
Hours
Pembroke posts no townwide closing time for its parks and conservation land. The one clock rule in its bylaws applies at the town beaches, where swimming ends at 10 p.m. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Pembroke Conservation Commission
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On site
Picnic area
Picnic tables and a brick grilling area on site.
Worth knowing
- Before Pembroke's 1711 incorporation, the north side of Herring Brook was home to a Mattakeeset settlement of the Massachuseuk people.
Common questions
What's the best time to visit?
Spring, during the herring migration, is when the run itself is the main draw, as fish move upstream to spawn.
Is there an entry fee at Herring Run Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Herring Run Park?
Pembroke requires any dog off its owner's property to be held on a chain or leash, or kept under its handler's immediate and effective control, and the bylaw sets no maximum leash length. Dogs are banned outright from the town's beaches and cemeteries. Posted signs at the site take precedence.