Old Baldy Wildlife Sanctuary
Otis, MA
Wildlife Viewing | Snowshoeing | Hiking
Big Pond Beach Great Woods Road, Otis, MA
Big Pond Beach is limited to Otis residents and their guests.
Managed by
Town of Otis
Part of
Big Pond Town Beach
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Private / Semi-private
Big Pond Beach.
Big Pond Beach.
Big Pond Beach picnic area and pavillion.
Big Pond Beach Playground.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Big Pond Beach
Big Pond Beach provides Otis residents with an excellent access point to Big Pond, as well as a space to enjoy summer weather and the offerings of the Berkshires outdoors. The waterfront property of Big Pond Beach is vast, with tons of field space and a sizeable sand beach, offering various options for utilizing the park.
Visitors can lie on the sand, build a sandcastle, or choose to throw a frisbee on the grass. Additionally, several picnic tables and a pavilion on the beach provide seating structures and shaded areas, which can be utilized for rest or a picnic. The water is open for swimming and includes a floating dock close to the shore. It should be noted that the swimming area is not guarded, so users must be cautious.
Big Pond Beach is owned and managed by the Western Massachusetts Town of Otis. Per the town’s rules, beach access is limited to Otis residents and their guests. The beach is open from dawn to dusk, and a large parking lot onsite makes arrival and departure straightforward. The beach allows kayaks and canoes to be launched, though launching boats from trailers is not permitted. Check out the Big Pond Boat Launch and related details for an alternative option to legally launch boats.
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
Parking for Otis Town Park shares a lot with the Otis Town Hall. Parking is in a flat, paved lot with room for at least 30 cars to park. Between the parking area and the town park, a short grassy slope leads to park features on a 5% grade. Besides this short slope, the entire park area features minimal grading. There is one standard portable restroom located on the edge of the parking area behind the playground. Park features are separated by grass, with the playground area sitting over woodchips. At the far end of the park, there is a pavilion with wooden picnic tables.
Entrance and parking area for Otis Town Beach.
Another view of the parking area for Otis Town Beach, with two portable restrooms in the background.
Clubs, Retail & Rentals
Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.
