Pools, Spray Decks and Wading Pools at Massachusetts’ State Parks. Find accessible swimming pools, wading pools, and spray decks in Massachusetts state parks.
* All DCR swimming pools have outdoor chair lifts to provide access to the water.
* Several pools also have ramps into the water or offer zero-depth entry.
* Select pools and spray decks also have beach wheelchairs for use.
* All of DCR pools have self-latching security gates between the changing area and the pool itself. These gates are designed to be difficult to open, and do not meet accessibility standards. If you have difficulty opening a gate, please let pool staff know so that they can assist you.
* Please get in touch with the pool or spray deck for information on hours and parking, to reserve a beach wheelchair, or for information about other site factors affecting accessibility.
For the most updated 2023 information visit the DCR Page link below.
* Contact the pool or spray deck to reserve a beach wheelchair or for information about other site factors affecting accessibility.
* Outdoor Swimming Pool Lifts are at all of the State Parks and Recreation’s pools.
* For Locations, see the list below. Or for accessibility and contact details, visit the DCR Massparks Accessible Pools Page.
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Agawam: Gerald J. Mason Memorial Swimming Pool,
Attleboro: George I. Spatcher Memorial Swimming Pool,
Brighton: Artesani Wading Pool,
Brockton: Manning Swimming Pool,
Chelsea: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Swimming Pool and Wading Pool,
Chicopee: Sara Jane Sherman Memorial Swimming Pool,
Clinton: Philip J. Weihn Memorial Swimming Pool,
Fall River: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Swimming Pool and Spray Deck,
Fitchburg: Gustave Johnson Memorial Swimming Pool and Spray Deck,
Freetown: Freetown State Forest Spray Deck and Wading Pool,
Lawrence: Lt. Colonel Edward J. Higgins Swimming Pool,
Leominster: Leominster State Swimming Pool,
Lowell: Raymond Lord Swimming Pool and Spray Deck,
Ludlow: John F. Thompson Memorial Swimming Pool,
Mattapan: Ryan Wading Pool,
Milford: Sen. P. Eugene Casey Memorial Swimming Pool,
Southbridge: Andrew J. Petro Swimming Pool,
Springfield: John H. Thomas Memorial Swimming Pool and Spray Deck,
Topsfield: Bradley-Palmer Wading Pool,
Waltham: Connors Swimming Pool,
Weymouth: Connell Memorial Swimming Pool,. Beach wheelchair available.
Worcester: Dennis F. Shine Memorial Swimming Pool,
Worcester: Veterans Memorial Bennett Field Swimming Pool
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Brighton: Reilly Memorial Swimming Pool,
Cambridge: Francis J. McCrehan Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool,
Cambridge: Veterans Memorial Swimming Pool,
Everett: Allied Veterans Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool,
Hyde Park: Olsen Swimming Pool,
Lawrence: Geissler Memorial Swimming Pool,
Malden: Lt. Dennis C. Holland Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool,
Melrose: Lawrence W. Lloyd Memorial Swimming Pool,
Roxbury: Melnea A. Cass Memorial Swimming Pool,
Somerville: Dilboy Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool,
Somerville: Latta Brothers Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool,
Stoneham: Hall Memorial Pool,
Watertown: Clarence W. Dealtry Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, [su_button url=”https://www.spedchildmass.com/special-needs-recreation-disability-autism-aspergers-massachusetts/special-needs-disabilities-massachusetts-state-park-beach-accessibility/” target=”blank” style=”soft” background=”#cff3f4″ color=”#0b0b0c” size=”7″ wide=”yes” radius=”0″ icon_color=”#10a50b” text_shadow=”0px 0px 0px #000000″]Spray decks[/su_button] – Spray deck surfaces and water features are accessible.
Parking and the approach to the deck varies by location.
Contact the spray deck directly with any questions about site access.
Belmont: Beaver Brook Spray Deck, (unguarded). Beach wheelchair available.
Boston: Neponset Landing II Spray Deck, (unguarded)
Brighton: Artesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck,
Hyde Park: John T. Moynihan Spray Deck,(unguarded). Beach wheelchair available.
Hyde Park: Olsen Spray Deck, (unguarded)
