Mount Wilcox Trailhead
Beartown State Forest
Great Barrington, MA
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Old Maids Park Wyantenuck Street, Great Barrington, MA
Managed by
Town of Great Barrington
Information
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Water Access
- Water Views
A picnic area overlooks the Williams River.
Beach access at Old Maids Park.
View of the Williams River.
Entrance to Old Maids Park, from Wyantenuck Road.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Old Maids Park
Old Maid's Park is a beautiful location hidden within Great Barrington, MA, in Western Massachusetts. Driving to the end of Wyantenuck Street leads to a parking lot sheltered by beautiful trees and bushes right on the back of a small, grassy area. This shady spot has a few picnic tables and leads to a sloped grassy hill that cascades down into the calm Williams River. The park is a perfect place for a picnic, small gathering, or any family-friendly outing in the fresh air of the Berkshires. Direct access to the river allows for it to be an ideal swimming location—visitors can either walk straight into the water from the grassy hill or venture out towards the natural dam at the end of the park. The barrier is made of rocks and branches, creating a pool of calm, slow-moving water perfect for swimming. Surrounding the park is the Williams River's beautiful landscape, which can include a wide variety of vegetation and wildlife. The tall trees on the riverbanks are covered with vines, and the lush underbrush fills in all the gaps, making it a wall of diverse plant species that will engage any botanist. Many animal species can also be seen in this area, such as great blue herons, geese, white-tailed deer, and even bald eagles. The Old Maids Park is an excellent location for family-friendly outdoor activities in the Berkshires.
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
Entrance to Old Maids Park is through a short gravel road at the intersection of Wyantenuck Road and Linda Lane. The parking area is over level, compact gravel that provides room for at least five cars. The picnic area at the entrance to the park is over grass and level. Access to Williams River via a beach is accessed through a steep hill, containing grades of at least 30%. The beach is over uneven sand, containing a 20% grade down into the water.
A grassy picnic area in Old Maids Park.
A small, level, gravel parking area for Old Maids 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.
