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Pontoosuc Lake Park Beach
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield's north-shore city beach on Pontoosuc Lake at Route 7. Sand beach, seasonal lifeguards, boat ramp.
At a glance
Overview
Pontoosuc Lake Park is Pittsfield's north-shore city beach on Pontoosuc Lake, at the Route 7 / Hancock Road corner. Expect a sand swim area, a small snack bar in season, picnic tables, and a shared boat ramp. Lifeguards cover the roped swim in summer season only. Pontoosuc has had periodic cyanobacteria advisories and summer weed growth — check the city and DEP postings before swimming.
- Also known as
- Pontoosuc Lake Beach, Pontoosuc Lake North Shore Beach
- County
- Berkshire
- Region
- Berkshires
- Water type
- Lake
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
At the Route 7 / Hancock Road corner at the north end of Pontoosuc Lake in Pittsfield. The city lot serves the beach, picnic area, and boat ramp.
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