Berkshire Community Rowing
Burbank Park
Pittsfield, MA
Canoe/Kayak/SUP
Burbank Park Picnic Area 500 Lakeway Drive, Pittsfield, MA
Managed by
City of Pittsfield
Part of
Burbank Park
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Scenic View
- Water Access
- Water Views
View of the Burbank Park Picnic Area
View of Lake Onota
View of the path running past the Burbank Park Picnic Area
View of the lake from the path
Picnic table
View of the Burbank Park Picnic Area from the Lakeway Drive multi-use trail
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Burbank Park Picnic Area
Burbank Park Picnic Area is an expansive array of picnic tables and park grills, perfect for family barbecues alongside the lake. The picnic tables rest in the shade of a tall pine forest, providing ample reprieve from the sun on hot summer days. The picnic area also offers scenic views of Onota Lake. Local Western Massachusetts wildlife species, including waterfowl and eagles, are abundant across the water. Then, when the weather cools in autumn, the surrounding Berkshires burst with the oranges and yellows of fall foliage.
Alongside the picnic area, visitors will find a paved walking trail. Heading northward on this trail, visitors will arrive at Burbank Park Beach. This swimming area has bathroom facilities and changing rooms, ensuring that every visit is uninterrupted. There is also wheelchair access to the lake.
Going south, meanwhile, will bring visitors to a boat ramp and fishing pier. This is an excellent launch point for a day of canoeing or kayaking on the water.
Visitors can park alongside Lakeway Drive next to the picnic area. Additional parking lots are at the boat launch and at the end of Lakeway Drive (next to the beach). The parking area at the end of Lakeway Drive also features a playground for young children.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
Burbank Park Picnic Area is conveniently located between the Burbank Park Boat Launch and the Burbank Park Beach, allowing visitors to park at either lot. Both lots offer accessible parking spaces. Burbank Boat Launch has three total accessible parking spaces, while Burbank Beach has five accessible parking spaces. A paved path runs from both lots past the picnic area. From the path, the picnic area is just up a grass hill, with many picnic tables throughout the trees overlooking the path. The hill is rocky, rooted, and uneven, with slopes over 12% and no direct path access from the main path.
Picnic tables
View of the hill the Burbank Park Picnic Area is on
View of the Burbank Park Picnic Area
Explore Burbank Park
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.
