Edith Wharton Park
Lenox, MA
Birding
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Near Public Transit
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Restroom
Trees provide shade in the Roche Reading Park. Several benches are scattered throughout the park aswell.
A crosswalk crosses Main Street in Lenox, leading to the Roche Reading Park ahead.
Picnic tables rest on grass in the Roche Reading Park.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Near Public Transit
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Restroom
About Roche Reading Park
Roche Reading Park is a small, quaint park in the heart of the Berkshires. It is sheltered next to the Lenox public library and under a few towering trees. It is a beautiful, quiet spot to relax, read a book from the library, or enjoy a picnic away from the bustle of the town. The small grassy area has multiple tables and benches, making it a comfortable and accessible location for all activities. This secluded spot is full of lush bushes and vibrant flowers, making spring and summer an active time of year for Roche Reading Park due to the birds and pollinators that find their home here.
The library next to the park provides many opportunities. Patrons can borrow books, CDs, DVDs, and museum passes to further engage in Lenox's intellectual and historical community. Additionally, children's programming at Roche Reading Park through the library makes this an engaging destination for people of all ages.
This park is right off Main Street and is only a short walk from countless restaurants, the Lenox Community Center, and the Town Hall, and is a short drive from Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Mount, Edith Wharton's ancestral home, and many other destinations that make Lenox such a vibrant Western Massachusetts town.
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Town of Lenox
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Restroom
- Adaptive Device Trail
- Wheelchair / Stroller Friendly Trail
Roche Reading Park sits in a flat area adjacent to the Lenox Library and is connected to the concrete sidewalks that run through the town of Lenox. Multiple picnic tables and benches in the park are accessible only by grass, although a flat concrete path runs alongside the library with access to benches. This side path connects to an accessible entrance to the library via a short ramp. Restroom access is through the first floor of the library. Additionally, an accessible parking space sits in front of the library, alongside 7 diagonal parking spaces. Along the street, numerous parallel parking spots are only a short distance from the Reading Park. Lastly, a municipal parking lot is available across the street from the park.
An accessible parking space in front of Lenox Library.
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.
