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More Parks & Nature| Official Website: Spring Brook Park Swim Area Location: Springs Road, Bedford, MA map Phone:781-275-1392 Hours: Hours Vary see below Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults In/Outdoor: Outdoor Cost: $$ see below |
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Springs Brook Park is located on Springs Road just before the V.A. Hospital. It is a man-made, filtered swimming facility surrounded by sandy beach, grassy picnic area and wooded areas. There are picnic tables, grills, food concession, small basketball court, volleyball, lap swimming lanes, sprinkler park, dock, and playground equipment.
There is a staff of 20 lifeguards/swim instructors who are certified in Water Safety, Lifeguard Training, First Aid and Professional Rescuer C.P.R. Springs Brook Park is also a smoke-free swim area. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on park grounds, including the parking areas.
Visit the Bedford Recreation Department for a listing of year-round events and activities for children & families.
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June 13 - Aug. 12 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. gate closes
Aug. 13 - Aug 30 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. gate closes
Please note that water is cleared 15 minutes before closing time.
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Daily $7/person with a $25 family maximum Monday - Friday.
$9/person on Saturday & Sunday
Under 1 free
After 4:30pm $3.00/person with a $15.00 family maximum Monday - Friday.
Daily rates & memberships available. Open June 15 - Labor Day.
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- They now have a new sprinkler park which is fantastic, especially for toddlers & elementary school aged children.
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Great Summer Fun, Mon 23 Aug 2010
I have been bringing my children to this park for many years and have had the pleasure of watching this park evolve. This park is a wonderful and safe place to be with many things to offer. The lifeguards have weekly trainings and are more than prepared to deal with any situation that aries. The staff is extremely friendly and courteous. The summer memberships are reasonably priced and there is a family rate of $25 dollars on the week days. Although some may consider the weekend rate expensive, there is no where around here that you can find with this much to offer all in one place that is cheaper. Bedford residents can also purchase a family rate for the weekends at the recreation department in advance. I have also had parties and received a group rate of $5.00 per person as long as I booked in advance. The snack bar is very cheap and there are many things to do with young children (playground, dock, spray park, ect.) All of the rules are posted on many signs around the park. I think that we need to remember that the rules are in place for ours and our childrens safety. I also think that we need to remember that we as parents are responsible to watch our childre at all times. The lifeguards are there in case an emergency happens but you wouldn't believe how many times I have sat there and watched parents turn their backs while their children go off into the water. It is ultimately the parents job to watch their children. Can we ever be 100% pleased with anything? Probably not but for my family Springs Brook Park has come pretty close. Do I wish they didn't have to clear the water 15 minutes early? Do I wish the hamburgers tasted a little better? Do I wish some people didn't ruin it for others? Of course I do but it is all relative. Having a safe, happy and affordable place to be together with my family is far more important than all of the petty complaints.
Wow, The Cost Per Person Is Outrageous..., Sat 21 Aug 2010
How sad, that everything costs money....Isn't there anything that is free here in Mass? I think the cost $9 PER person is outrageous....I can see if they charge half that or less per person or by the group...but come on....I know they town has to make money, but it's just gouging people.... Not worth paying that for anything, I'm sorry. Parks and recreation within a town should be free....or very low cost.
Hidden Jewel By DmC, Mon 9 Aug 2010
I've read some of the reviews and don't quite agree with some comments. I have been taking my three children here for 22 years, 2nd son 21 and daughter 16. We have always loved it here. Of course the food isn't that great. But most people pack a lunch and just get icecreams. The lifeguards are young but very helpful and nice. I love this place and tell friends with grandchildren this is a fun, safe hide-a-way close to home. I've seen the lifequards professionalism when finding a lost child. It brought tears to my eyes. I will forever be bringing my family here because it's never over crowded. Don't change a thing!
We Enjoyed Our Visit, Wed 4 Aug 2010
Well, I confess that went to this park ready to bristle on behalf of my children's right to put sand in the swimming area, my right to stay til the last minute, my right to put snotty teenage lifeguards in their place, etc. But, we had a lovely time. There is already tons of sand in the pond -- can't imagine any of the lifeguards even getting out of their chairs for it. Every child is different, but my kids (now 6 and 7) would have been delighted with this place for hours as toddlers -- playing in the sand, playing in the small but well-done sprinkler park, playing with a ball, etc. I don't care that you have to rent a ball; big deal. The lifequards were bored teenagers, true, but, when I asked various lifeguards questions, they woke right up and were pleasant and helpful and engaging. The slide rules are pretty strict, but I told my 6-yo to tell the slide guard that he was a really good swimmer (he can swim, but not well and certainly not whatever a level 3 is.... but well enough to enjoy the slide) and there was no problem. For us, this was a very cute little swim area, quite versatile and with a good number of activities and different areas of the pond to use in different ways. The only down part --- worst hamburger I have ever eaten. :-) I threw it away after three incredulous bites (I kept thinking it had to not be as bad as it was) and I don't think I've ever thrown away a hamburger before. It was rubbery and tasteless and smelly, all at the same time. Realistically, though, it's not fair to ask for a good hamburger at a snack shack like this one -- kinder to all to stick with ice cream, chips, etc.
Useless Lifeguards, Sun 1 Aug 2010
Granted the place has some nice things for younger kids (mainly the splash park area) and cheap food. However, the lifeguards are less that useless. My child was in the pond, and fell into a hole, apparently where the concrete turns into sand. There are no warning signs of this sudden dropoff, and the ropes were not even placed there. When 2 other people and I grabbed my child from under the water, no lifeguard responded in any way (and I think there was only one on duty at the time). Everyone else in the park seemed to notice what happened, except the lifeguard. When I mentioned this to a staff person, she just replied that it's hard for the lifeguards to see everything when there are lots of people in the water (and there were not that many--maybe a dozen or so). I don't think there was a staff member over 18 there.
Love This Place BUT, Fri 30 Jul 2010
My family reguarly go to Springs Brook Park, usually late afternoon on the weekend. Last week I arrived at 2.30 pm and only expected to pay $25 as I thought this was the maximum any family could be charged. I was shocked to be asked to pay $36 for 2 adults and 2 kids. If my kids were not excited about playing the pond I would have left - $36 is way too much to pay for any family. I also agree with the last reviewer the guards are calling you out way before it is necessary.
We Will Never Go Back There Again., Thu 29 Jul 2010
We went there for our son's 4th birthday. We also have a one-year old boy. Here are some pros and cons of this heavily guarded place that makes you feel unexpectedly awkward. PROS - it's beautifully situated in a forest. Plenty of parking space. The swim area is shallow for the kids. CONS - If you have small children, you don't have much space to enjoy other than the water spray area, which you can easily find in local FREE water playgrounds. If your small children happily play putting the sand in the swim area, the guards (these are trained teens) will tell you 'DON'T PUT SAND IN THERE. CAN YOU NOT LET HIM PUT SAND IN THERE?', in the tone you would hear from a cop or military guard. I mean, don't they know how to talk? Where is your 'please'? Of course, you are not allowed to bring any inflatables and no ball whatsoever in the water, which we didn't find written anywhere (maybe in fine letters somewhere?). We were glad that we asked one of the guards about this BEFORE our kids get excited our ball. There is a slide, guarded by at least two teens, but they don't allow kids to go there unless they are 9 years old or older or have a 'guard-certified' life jacket on, which you CANNOT rent at the facility. This facility closes at 7:30pm, and they remind you of that both publicly and privately, I mean numerous times. If you are all packed well in advance but sitting on a bench at 7:15 waiting for your kids to finish the toilet, they will suspect that you will miss the 7:30 closing time, and one of the guards will come to you and say 'Ma'am the gate is closing at 7:30. Do you need help with your bags?' If you are comfortable with the type of treatment you would get at airports, this is the place for you. But not for us.
This Park Rocks!!, Sat 1 Aug 2009
We just learned of this park a week ago and have been back 4 times since then. The park is Awesome, the life guards amazing!! even the concession stand has really good prices. They even rent out sporting equipment like balls ect. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PARK TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE!!!!!
Springs Brook Park, Mon 30 Jun 2008
Springs Brook Park Rocks!!!!! Can't say enough about this great family destination. We love it there and always have a great time. Friends of ours have travelled from Lowell to join us.
Fun Family Destination!, Wed 23 Aug 2006
We went to this park to celebrate my son's fourth birthday. What a fun destination! Perfect for young families or groups with a variety of ages. We set up for a cookout at the picnic area near the parking lot. Tall white pine trees lend shade to this pleasant area. The pond is clean and smells faintly of chlorine. There is a small waterslide, but children must be proficient swimmers or be wearing a life vest in order to be allowed to use it. The proximity of the beach to the playground and the splash pad (this was a real hit!) makes it easy for kids to hop from one activity to the next. Volleyballs and basketballs may be rented at the concession stand. Admission is free after 5 PM, although we went once just after 4 PM and no one was at the entrance to take our money.
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