Hollow Fields
Richmond, MA
Hiking | Fishing | Cross-Country Skiing
Richmond Pond Town Beach Town Beach Rd, Richmond, MA
Managed by
Town of Richmond
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Scenic View
- Water Access
- Water Views
View of the Richmond Town Beach.
Entrance to the parking lot located at the end of Town Beach Road.
Picnic area facing the pond.
View Richmond Pond from the beach, with Lenox Mountain in the background.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Richmond Pond Town Beach
Looking onto the water underneath the Taconic Mountain Range, Richmond Town Beach provides a peaceful environment for visitors to swim, play, and enjoy the Berkshires outdoors. In addition to the wonderful views and calm forested landscape, the beach has a few amenities to make a family visit worthwhile. Note that the town beach is only open to Richmond and Pittsfield residents.
Located on the pond's northern end, the beach provides a small, sandy area useful for sitting near the water, though it may be too small for children to roam around. The larger grass lawn adjacent to the sand suits children hoping to run or organize lawn games. Picnic tables and grills provide picnic and lunchtime possibilities, and the water has a roped-in swimming area, usually monitored by a lifeguard during the summertime.
Fishing opportunities exist on the north end of the Richmond Town Beach parking lot, along a publicly accessible fishing trail. For prospective anglers, Richmond Pond comprises dozens of fish species and is stocked with trout by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Wildlife. Additional species include bluegill, largemouth and rock bass, perch, pickerel, pumpkinseed, shiner, bullhead, and killifish.
Dogs and smoking are not permitted at Richmond Town Beach.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
Richmond Town Beach contains 2 accessible parking spots in front of the beach. The parking lot consists primarily of dirt and grass. The beach is gently sloped downward into the water; however, the sand is uneven with varying cross-slopes. Fishing access is accessible through a separate section of the waterfront through a grass field. Additionally, picnic benches are accessible by grass only.
Richmond Town Beach.
Two accessible parking spots located adjacent to the beach.
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.
