Part of Slocum Meadow, a wetland and floodplain complex of more than 300 acres along West Brook that is almost entirely undeveloped except for a few trails; a roughly 75-acre parcel on Gulf Street owned by the New England Forestry Foundation is open to the public and connects to town land.
What to expect
Entry fee
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; Shrewsbury runs no municipal swimming beach and no resident beach or parking-sticker program; the swimmable public Lake Quinsigamond shoreline is the state-run Quinsigamond State Park, not… checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Shrewsbury requires dogs to be under restraint and not running at large whenever off the owner's property, under the town's Dog Control Law. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
Shrewsbury Conservation Commission
WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at East Slocum Meadow Conservation Area?
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; Shrewsbury runs no municipal swimming beach and no resident beach or parking-sticker program; the swimmable public Lake Quinsigamond shoreline is the state-run Quinsigamond State Park, not…
Can I bring my dog to East Slocum Meadow Conservation Area?
Shrewsbury requires dogs to be under restraint and not running at large whenever off the owner's property, under the town's Dog Control Law. Posted signs at the site take precedence.