Lake Mansfield Recreation Area Town of Great Barrington Lake Mansfield Park

Lake Mansfield Rd, Great Barrington, MA

About Lake Mansfield Park

Lake Mansfield Park is one of the most popular places for families and friends to enjoy a summer day in Great Barrington. The park offers swimming access to Lake Mansfield, an expansive playground, open fields for picnics, and a serene walking trail system, making the park a great place to find fun things to do in the Berkshires for people of all ages and interests. Swimming is most common from Memorial Day through August, and lifeguards are on duty during this time. Picnic tables and grills scatter the park, making it easy to spend hours at the lake as barbecues and picnics keep visitors fueled throughout the day. Forgot to bring food? No problem—the park is surrounded by crab apple trees, offering all visitors a tasty and healthy snack. The youngest parkgoers enjoy the playground, which is equipped with a large swingset and climbing bars. 

Across the street from this park is a collection of short trails in the Lake Manfield Recreation Area and Conservation Forest. These shaded walking trails are marked, easy to navigate, and provide connections between the lake and its surrounding communities. These trails are built to accessible standards and are made of a crushed stone surface. While many enjoy the trails as an addition to their long day at Lake Mansfield, others visit the park exclusively for the trails, as the forest is a popular spot for a restorative walk. Wildlife enthusiasts also frequent the forest to observe the diverse bird species of Western Massachusetts. The park has a large parking lot, and recent projects have added a pedestrian path to Lake Mansfield Road, which has become a popular road for running/jogging, dog walking, and other leisurely activities. A raised crosswalk connects the parking area with the lake, while the pedestrian path along Lake Mansfield Road connects parkgoers with the Lake Mansfield Boat Launch.