Dubow Reserve
Pittsfield, MA
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The Common 100 First Street, Pittsfield, MA
Managed by
City of Pittsfield
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Near Public Transit
- Picnicking
- Restroom
The entrance to The Common from First Street
Name sign for The Common on First Street
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About The Common
The Common is a family-friendly picnic area and gathering space managed by the City of Pittsfield. Overall, visitors will have several options for an enjoyable day of outdoor recreation in the Berkshires.
First, the park features a playground and splash pad, perfect for young kids. A pavilion with picnic tables is nearby, where families can eat lunch on hot summer days. This is also an excellent place for small events and large gatherings with friends or family.
Beyond the playground, there is a small stage. Throughout the spring and summer, this stage hosts events and concerts; visitors can lay down a blanket, listen to the show, and watch the clouds pass overhead. Also, much of the park rests underneath the shade of tall trees, which provide space to cool down and relax when the weather is hot in Western Massachusetts.
The park also has numerous paved walking paths. Visitors can take their pets, amble throughout the park, or go for a short run.
Then, on the park's north side, visitors will find an outdoor basketball court. This arena is ideal for both competitive team play and individual practice.
Since there is no designated parking lot for the common, visitors should park elsewhere in downtown Pittsfield.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Picnic Tables
- Accessible Playground
- Accessible Restroom
- Wheelchair / Stroller Friendly Trail
There is no designated parking area for The Common, so visitors should park on nearby streets or in nearby public parking lots. The main entrance to The Common, located off First Street, is 10 feet wide; however, there are other entrances on nearby streets. The paths in The Common are between 8 and 10 feet wide and are paved. These paved paths provide access to a basketball court, two pavilions, a splash pad, and a playground. The playground's surface consists of wood chips, and the path only runs to the edge of the wood chips, but doesn't provide access to the play equipment. The paths directly access all the other amenities. One of the pavilions on the other end of The Common from the playground is accessed by both a set of stairs and a ramp. The Common contains a total of 0.6 miles of wheelchair- and stroller-friendly paths. There are also accessible bathrooms located by the playground.
Wheel chair and stroller friendly path running into The Common from the entrance on First Street
Path running to basketball courts
Accesssible Bathrooms
Where the path ends and woodchips begin in the playground
Pavilion with both stair and ramp access
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.
