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Dorothy Amos Park City of Pittsfield, Pittsfield, MA
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City of Pittsfield
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Near Public Transit
- Picnicking
Basketball courts
Playground
path leading from entrance past the basketball courts
Path leading past playground to benches in the back of the park
Benches located near the entrance
Sidewalk leading to the entrance of Dorothy Amos Park
Name sign for Dorothy Amos Park
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Dorothy Amos Park
Dorothy Amos Park is an athletic complex and play area managed by the City of Pittsfield. Here, visitors will have numerous options for an enjoyable day of family-friendly outdoor recreation in the Berkshires. The front of the park features three outdoor basketball courts, ideal for individual practice and competitive team play. Bleachers, meanwhile, rest alongside the courts and leave space for spectators.
Surrounding the basketball courts, visitors will find a paved walking path with benches. These benches often rest in the shade and provide an excellent spot to relax on hot summer days in Western Massachusetts. The West Branch of the Housatonic River also flows alongside the path, creating a soothing sound throughout the park.
The back of the park has picnic tables and an expansive playground for young kids of all ages. Families can bring lunch to the park and play on hot summer days. A forest of tall trees also surrounds this play area, offering ample shade and constant wildlife-viewing opportunities. In autumn, these trees change color and drop a vibrant carpet of leaves on the park's lawn.
There is no designated parking lot for Dorothy Amos Park. Visitors should park elsewhere in Pittsfield.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Picnic Tables
- Accessible Playground
There is no designated parking lot for Dorothy Amos, so visitors should street park nearby. There are two paved paths leading into Dorothy Amos, one is 5 feet wide and the other is 8 feet wide. Both paths run parallel to each other on opposite sides of the basketball courts before meeting up at the playground. There are two basketball courts; the lower one near the entrance has an 8-inch curb dropping down to it from the entrance paths with two curb cuts providing ramp access to the courts. The upper one near the playground has no curb, with both paths leading directly onto the court. Next to the upper court is a paved area with picnic tables and benches. In the back of the park, there is a playground. The paved path runs in the middle of the playground with the swings on one side and the slide and other equipment on the other. Wood chips surround the playground.
Accessible basketball courts
Path running through the middle of the playground
Entrance to the park
Main entrance to the 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.
