Bradley Palmer State Park & Splash Pad
Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
Ages: | Toddlers, Kids |
In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
Cost: | $ see below |
Category: | Spray Parks & Pools |

This 721-acre former estate features pine needled paths, acres of sunny rolling meadows and spectacular rhododendrons which line old carriage roads. Peak bloom is usually in mid-June. Download Trail Map
In addition to the splash pad and play area, visitors can enjoy activities like Hiking, Mountain biking, Biking, Canoeing and kayaking, Horseback riding, Fishing.
There is no food for sale, but ice cream trucks make helpful visits.
NOTE: There is no longer a wading pool at this location. It looks like they filled it in sometime in the past year or so. But the splash pad is still there (and has now extended into the former wading area), creating a larger space for toddlers and young kids to enjoy.
HOURS | ↑ top |
Mid-May thru Labor Day
Open daily, 10:00am - 5:45pm
Spray park turns off at 5:30pm
COST | ↑ top |
Daily parking fees apply at the accessible trail parking lot, the main parking lot, and the pool parking lot. Daily parking fee charged May 15 through November
MA resident $5
Non-MA resident $20
Walk-ins free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
*There is a limited capacity so it's important to get in line early
Groups of 10 or more require prior authorization to enter.
WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-north/bradley-palmer-state-park.html
LOCATION | ↑ top |
Asbury St, Topsfield, MA map
Phone: 1-617-828-1708
From North or South: Take Rte. 1 to Topsfield, right on Ipswich Rd., right on Asbury St.
From Newburyport: Take Route 1 south to Topsfield (approximately 8 miles). Turn left onto Ipswich Road at set of lights. Follow Ipswich Road 1.2 miles then take a right onto Asbury Street. The park entrance is located approximately ΒΌ mile on the left.
Once inside the park, continue past first parking lot onto paved road. Turn left into pool parking area after about one mile.
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