Housatonic Rail Trail
Great Barrington, MA
Road Cycling | Hiking | Cross-Country Skiing
Park Street Park Park Street, Great Barrington, MA
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Town of Great Barrington
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Swingset at the top of Park Street Park.
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- Major Trail
About Park Street Park
Park Street Park is a family-friendly park in a lively Great Barrington neighborhood. With a large open field and plenty of shade, the park is an ideal picnic area for a mellow day in the Berkshires. The mild slope of the park makes it a particularly relaxing place to sit or lie down. For those seeking more physical activity, the park has plenty of space to throw a frisbee, kick a soccer ball, or run around. For younger kids, the swing set at the top of the park offers a fun way to enjoy the site. By the swing set, hiking trails enter the East Mountain State Forest for a challenging but rewarding hike up scenic East Rock. The main trail is less steep near the park than it is further up the mountain, and its twisty path and soft surface make it a solid spot for mountain biking.
In the winter, the park fills up with neighborhood kids after every snowfall, as the gentle 50-foot drop from the top of the park to the bottom makes it great for sledding—a beloved pastime for every kid in Western Massachusetts. While the park is close to moderately trafficked East Street, its border consists of the quiet neighborhood roads Quarry Street and Park Street, making it a safe space for kids of all ages to roam freely. Limited parking spots are available along Park Street.
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There are no accessible features at this location.
Park Street Park rests on a moderately sloped hill with consistent grades of 5-10% throughout the park, with maximum slopes of 10-15% in the steepest areas. At the top of the hill sits a swingset. The swing set rests on woodchips, and the immediate area around the swing set is flat. The remainder of the park is grass only. While there is no designated parking area, roadside parking can be found on Park Street and Quarry Street, bordering the park.
Roadside parking for Park Street Park.
View of a hill that makes up Park Street Park.
Park Street Park, as viewed from Quarry Street.
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.
