Bradley Palmer Wading Pool
About Bradley Palmer Wading Pool
The wading pool is part of the expansive 721-acre Bradley Palmer State Park, which offers additional recreational activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, and picnicking. Visitors can also explore the nearby Willowdale Estate, a historic mansion available for events and public tours.
Details
Hours of Operation
10:15am - 5:45pm 6/14/2025 - 9/1/2025
Admission
Per vehicle daily parking fee charged June 21 weekend through Labor Day - MA resident $5, Non-MA resident $20
Amenities
- Wading Pool
Rules & Guidelines
- Always follow the directions of DCR staff.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied and monitored by a parent or responsible adult guardian at all times.
- Clean swimming attire is required.
- Take a cleansing shower before entering the pool.
- Tight fitting swim diapers are required for all children who are not toilet trained.
- No flotation devices other than properly-fitted U.S. Coast Guard approved lifejackets.
- No diving (DCR pools are shallow water facilities).
- Do not change diapers, clothes, or wash children at the pool's edge (use designated areas).
- No person with a communicable disease is allowed to use the pool.
- No person with open wounds or wounds covered by a medical bandage will be allowed to use the pool.
- No smoking or vaping.
- No running or horseplay.
- No alcohol.
- No glass containers.