Ready to cool off? Here is a comprehensive guide to Central MA Pools, Splash Pads and Ponds for when you can’t take the heat any longer. Please check each website for updated information. The Worcester water locations opened on 7/1.
Go get your swim on!
Worcester County Splash Pads
Artemus Ward Wading Pool
57 Orchard Street, Marlborough
A large, gently sloped pool with a misty mushroom-shaped fountain for play. There is a large shallow pool for non/new swimmers. Maximum depth is about 2.5ft.
Assabet Splash Park (Closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Gale Street, Northborough
Roughly the same dimensions as a basketball court, it offers several different water features such as bubblers, misters and geysers. Also features swings, sandbox and other playground equipment.
Carbuncle Pond Splash Pad
12 Carbuncle Drive, Oxford
A beach for swimming and a zero depth splash pad for cooling off. Resident and non-resident passes at the gate. Owned and operated by the town of Oxford.
Cellucci Skate & Splash Park
South Street, Hudson
Playground, award-winning splash pad, sculpted in-ground skate park, bocce court, gazebo pavilion and picnic area and summer concerts.
Fournier Water Park
525 Litchfield Street, Leominster
Sprinkler-like jets come from brightly colored fountains.
Ghiloni & Stevens Park Splash Pads
239 Concord Rd, Marlborough, MA
This is Marlborough’s new splash pad, Built in 2020. In addition to the splash pad they have playgrounds, fields, nature trails and a track.
Stevens Park Splash Pad
10 Martin St, Marlborough
Includes a playground, fields and courts.
Parkhill Park & Splash Park
235 Pratt Road, Fitchburg
A zero depth splash pad. Almost completely fenced in and great for letting little kids run around and cool off in the summer heat. There are a few picnic tables and a playground as well.
Crocker Park Spray Pad
Westminster Street at the intersection of Wachusett Street in west Fitchburg near Waites Corner.
Crocker Park features the David M. Whitney basketball court, a modern playground structures, and perimeter walking path.
Fitchburg’s newest water feature. Open daily 8-8.
Philbin Park Splash Pad (Closed for repairs in 2021-2022)
Berlin & Wilson Streets, Clinton
For kids ages ten and under, the splash pad has several spray structures to cool down kids. There is a playground and basketball court as well.
Davis Farmland
145 Redstone Hill, Sterling
Davis Farmland has the largest zero-depth water parks in New England featuring a toddler area and multi-generational play area.
Swimming at Local Parks
Leominster State Forest
90 Fitchburg Road (Route 31), Westminster
978-874-2303
Rutland State Park
Whitehall Road, Rutland
508-886-6333
Buffumville Lake
48 Old Oxford Rd, Charlton
Douglas State Forest
Wallum Lake
107 Wallum Lake Road, Douglas
Dunn State Park
289 Pearl Street, Gardner
Lake Siog Recreation
Off Dug Hill Road, Holland
Wells State Park
159 Walker Pond Road, Sturbridge
Community & State Pools
Rutland Community Swimming Pool
Behind Town Hall
The Recreation Dept. operates a large pool and wading pool for preschoolers. Residents and non-residents can get a season pass, a 10 visit punch card or day pass. Open daily during the summer. Bathrooms and Snack Shack on site.
Philip J. Weihn Memorial Swimming Pool (Clinton)
50 West Boylston St
Open to the public daily 11:45am-6:45pm. Restrooms and showers on site. Free.
Gustave Johnson Memorial Swimming Pool (Fitchburg)
35 Wanoosnock Ave
A state-run pool open to the public daily 11:15am-6:45pm. Restrooms and shows on site. Free
Waterslides
Breezy Picnic Grounds Waterslides
520 N Main St Douglas MA 508-476-2664
Family owned and operated recreational facility with picnic area, 3 waterslides, lake and beach.
City of Worcester Pools, Pads, Ponds (All beaches are open through Aug. 21. Spray parks are open through Sept 25)
Ponds & Lakes
Shore Park on Indian Lake – Closed due to staffing issues.
115 Shore Drive, Worcester
A sandy beach staffed by a lifeguard. Picnic tables are available; a snack bar sells food, too.
Bell Pond
238 Belmont St, Worcester
Lifeguards staff this small beach. Restrooms and free parking nearby.
Coes Pond Beach and Bathhouse – Temporarily Closed to Bacteria. Check before heading out.
Mill St, Worcester
20 acres of parkland in the western part of the city. Includes a sandy beach, restrooms and a bathhouse, but no snack bar or picnic tables.
Regatta Point
North Lake Ave, Worcester
Quinsigamond State Park is 25 acres on the Worcester side with a nice sandy beach, lifeguards, picnic tables and restrooms. You will often see boats passing by on this long lake separating Worcester from Shrewsbury.
Splash Pads Open through September 5
Greenwood Spray Park
Forsberg St, Worcester
Cristoforo Colombo Park (East Park)
Shrewsbury St, Worcester
Newest splash pad. Opened in 2014.
Swimming Pools Open through August 21
Veteran’s Memorial Pool
1270 Main St, Worcester
Shrine Memorial Pool
146 Providence St, Worcester
Stay Safe! See our Water Safety tips.
What is your favorite Central MA pool, splash pad or pond? Tell us in comments below!
