Berkshire Hills Country Club
Pittsfield, MA
Swimming Pool | Guarded Swimming | Golf Course
Westside Riverway Park 181 Dewey Ave, Pittsfield, MA
Managed by
City of Pittsfield
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Near Public Transit
- Picnicking
- Water Access
- Water Views
View of the pavilion from the street
View of the stone benches inside the pavilion
Grass mounds located in the fields next to the pavilion
View of the river from the pavilion
View of the pavilion from Dewey Ave
View of the pavilion and park name sign
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Westside Riverway Park
Westside Riverway Park is a small property in the Westside neighborhood of Pittsfield. The recently-developed park offers several opportunities for an enjoyable day of outdoor recreation in the Berkshires.
The park features a long pavilion and an outdoor stage for block parties and outdoor summer concerts, which both help connect the local community. The park's expansive lawn is also ideal for small picnics on warm days. Visitors can relax, eat lunch, and watch the clouds pass over.
The West Branch of the Housatonic River passes directly next to the park. Plenty of local Western Massachusetts wildlife species, including birds and amphibians, are easily seen along the river throughout the year's warmer months. Then, during summertime, there are many local pollinators within the park.
The park also provides access to the river and serves as a launch point for paddlers. Visitors can go canoeing or kayaking through Pittsfield and arrive at take-out points further downstream. Though anglers should not eat their catch, the river is excellent for fishing.
There is no designated parking lot for Westside Riverway Park. Visitors can park on the shoulder of Dewey Avenue where safe.
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Features- Accessible Picnic Tables
There is no specific parking area for the Westside Riverway Park, so visitors will have to street park along nearby streets. There is a path that leads to the pavilion, and the pavilion provides a path that leads to the river. The pavilion's surface is a mix of concrete and hard-packed gravel. The pavilion is built on a slope, so the path through the pavilion has a slope of around 9%.
Street parking along Dewey Ave
Picnic area by the river
Benches under the pavilion
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.
