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Attention: Great News!! Reservations are live for pavilions, picnic areas, and meetings room. After making the reservation, be sure to inform guests that they must arrive early to ensure entry to the park. All vehicles are subject to paying the parking fees, that may be in effect, upon entry. The facility rental fee does not include parking fees.
IMPORTANT : Walk-in Registrations are not permitted. Advance Reservations can be made same day up until 2 pm on date of arrival.

Dunn State Park, MA

Dunn State Park is a popular park, providing a wooded, pond-side experience close to an urban environment. There is a family picnic area and beach, which are universally accessible, as well as two small playgrounds and exercise equipment spread along the trail system. The pond ...
Status: Open through Thu Oct 31 2024   Season Dates
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** Currently the State does not permit same day reservations and they do not permit walk-ins at the Park.
Overview

Description

Dunn State Park is a popular park, providing a wooded, pond-side experience close to an urban environment. There is a family picnic area and beach, which are universally accessible, as well as two small playgrounds and exercise equipment spread along the trail system. The pond has a curving coastline with many interesting views of coves and an island. Ducks, gulls and turtles are often seen near the water and throughout the trails you might catch a glimpse of a chipmunks, squirrels and birds. The pond is stocked twice yearly with trout and has numerous fishing piers, two that are fully wheelchair accessible.

Recreation:

The .75 mile Woodland Trail is designed for wheelchair accessibility and gives the user passage through the forested area adjacent to Dunn Pond. The 1.1 mile Pond Loop Trail begins and ends at the Pond House Visitor Center and provides access to beautiful views across the pond and numerous fishing piers.

Facilities:

Pavilion rental includes use of 1 group sized (3'x3' cooking area) charcoal ready grill;12 picnic tables; use of a small mowed, grassy field; and access to the Pond. Please bring your own charcoal. The pavilion itself is 24'x52'.

  • Restrooms are accessible and located at the Pond House Visitor Center on the other side of the parking lot. Outdoor showers are available in the summer, and in winter we have fires in our large fieldstone fireplace.

  • Booking Window
    Sun May 19 2024 - Wed Sep 18 2024

    Reservations can be made up to 4 Month(s) prior to your arrival date.

    Season Dates

    Season Schedule

    Park Season
    Start
    End
    Peak
    Sat Apr 20 2024
    Thu Oct 31 2024
    Services and Amenities
    Within Park
    • Accessible Bathroom
    • Accessible Beaches
    • Accessible Parking
    • Accessible Pavilion
    • Boat Launch
    • Canoeing
    • Charcoal Grill
    • Comfort Station
    • Fishing
    • Hiking
    • Kayaking
    • Leashed Pets Allowed
    • Nature Center
    • Pavilion
    • Picnic Tables
    • Playground
    • Swimming - Beach
    Fees and Cancellation Policies
    Special Policy Applicable to this Facility


    Please read our Fees and Cancellation Policies

    Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    42.58007, -71.97104
    42°34'48"N, 71°58'16"W

    The park is located in north central Massachusetts.

    From the East/Northeast/Southeast
    Take I-495 to exit 29, Rt. 2 west.
    Drive 23.5 miles on Rt. 2 west to exit 24, Rt. 140 north.
    At the bottom of the exit ramp, merge onto Rt. 140 north.
    Drive 2.7 miles on Rt. 140 north and take a left on to Rt. 101 west, Pearl St.
    Drive 1 mile on Rt. 101 west, Pearl St.
    Park entrance is on left.

    OR

    Take 1-90 west (MA PIKE) to exit 10, I-290 north.
    Drive 7.3 miles on I-290 north to exit 19, I-190 north.
    Drive 18.75 miles on I-190 north and merge onto Rt. 2 west.
    Drive 12 miles on Rt. 2 west to exit 24, Rt. 140 north.
    At the bottom of the exit ramp, merge onto Rt. 140 north.
    Drive 2.7 miles on Rt. 140 north and take a left onto Rt. 101 west, Pearl St.
    Drive 1 mile on Rt. 101 west, Pearl St.
    Park entrance is on left.
    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    Dunn State Park
    289 Pearl Street
    Gardner  MA  01440
    Phone Number:
    Project Office: (978)632-7897
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