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Oak Island

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Shrewsbury, MA · 40 Hartford Turnpike
Right now

A 9.5-acre conservation parcel with trails along Route 20, sitting next to the state-owned Oak Island Boat Ramp but managed separately by the Conservation Commission for walking and fishing.

What to expect

Trails
Informal trails present; length and difficulty not documented
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.
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Shrewsbury Conservation Commission 508-841-8502 · Website

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at Oak Island?
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 Oak Island?
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.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, hours, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-11-06.