A 70-acre forested tract with a few acres of old farm field, purchased with Community Preservation Act funds in 2011 and now under a conservation restriction held by Mass Audubon. Noble Brook runs through it, and the terrain shifts from a mowed field near the road to steep, cliff-faced woods with vernal pools further in.
What to expect
Trails
Intentionally left wild with no maintained trail network; the field is mowed every 2-3 years for migratory-bird nesting habitat.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Westfield requires any animal in a city park or playground to be on a leash no more than six feet long, and owners must clean up after their pet. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Accessibility
Not developed for accessibility; informal field parking and natural, uneven terrain further in (steep sections and cliff faces).
Managed by
City of Westfield Conservation Commission
(413) 572-6281 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
Not here
No info kiosk
No kiosk or restroom documented.
Common questions
Where do I park, and is it obvious?
A mowed pull-off in the field at the road's 90-degree bend on Northwest Road serves as parking; there's no paved lot or sign visible from a distance, so watch for the bend across from 332 Northwest Road.
Are trails here paved or rugged?
Neither, really. The property has no built trail system, so walking in means crossing an old farm field into steep, natural woodland with cliff faces further along.
Is there an entry fee at Pitoniak Fields Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Pitoniak Fields Conservation Area?
Westfield requires any animal in a city park or playground to be on a leash no more than six feet long, and owners must clean up after their pet. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is Pitoniak Fields Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Not developed for accessibility; informal field parking and natural, uneven terrain further in (steep sections and cliff faces).
What rules should I know at Pitoniak Fields Conservation Area?
No dumping, hunting, trapping, unauthorized vehicles, alcohol, camping, vegetation destruction, fires, mountain biking, horseback riding, or mining.