Local Swimming Spots

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DCR Lakes & Ponds

DCR Lakes and Ponds are free for swimming but there is a fee to park. Parking costs $8.00 for MA residents, or you can purchase a yearly pass for $60.00 at www.reserveamerica.com. Handicapped placards and veterans with Purple Heart or Disabled Veteran license plates are admitted for free.

Local DCR Lakes and Ponds

  • Leominster State Park

1 Fitchburg Road, Westminster, MA 01473

(978) 874-2303

  • Dunn State Park

289 Pearl St, Gardner, MA 01440

(978) 632-7897

  • Lake Dennison State Recreation Area

219 Baldwinville State Rd, Winchendon, MA 01475

(978) 939-8962

Leominster State Pool

Address: 111 Viscoloid Ave., Leominster, MA 01453


We will continue running the pool located at in conjunction with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of State Parks and Recreation. (978) 537-8268. Red Cross certified lifeguards will be on site at all times. The pool officially opens on Saturday, June 25th and closes for the season on August 14th. These hours may change based upon staffing.


Open daily:

  • 11:00AM to 12:00PM (Senior Swim Only)

  • 12:00PM to 6:45PM (Family Swim)

  • Swim Lessons: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 12:00PM


Click Here for Pool Rules and Safety Information

Other Pool Locations

  • Clinton State Pool

155 West Boylston St., Clinton, MA 01510

  • Gustave Johnson Memorial Swimming Pool

35 Wanoosnock Ave., Fitchburg, MA 01420

  • J. Robert Crowley Swimming Pool

198 Townsend St., Fitchburg, MA 01420

  • Whalom Lake

Prospect St., Lunenburg, MA 01462

  • YMCA of Central MA, Montachusett Community Branch

55 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg, MA 01420

Splash Pad - Arthur A. Fournier

Address: 525 Litchfield St., Leominster, MA 01453


The splash pad at the Arthur A. Fournier Sr. Memorial Park is open from 10:00AM to 8:00PM The splash pad opens on Memorial Day weekend and closes on Labor Day. To start the water cycle, there is a child-height orange button on the pavilion side of the splash pad. The cycle runs for about 12-14 minutes and the button must be pressed again to restart it. No dogs are allowed in the splash park, on the ball fields, or in the playground areas.

Splash Pad - Louie Charpentier

Address: 163 Third St., Leominster, MA 01453


The splash pad at the Louie Charpentier Playground is open from 10:00AM to 8:00PM. The splash pad opens on Memorial Day weekend and closes on Labor Day. To start the water cycle, tap the red fire hydrant. After the water cycle has finished, you have to tap the fire hydrant again to restart it. No dogs are allowed in the park or on the splash pad.

Other Splash PaD Locations

  • Crocker Park Splash Park

Wachusett St. and Westminster St., Fitchburg, MA 01420

  • Park Hill Splash Park

235 Pratt Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420