At the eastern end of the Mohican Path, the trail becomes gravel and opens into a wide meadow with flat gravel paths. The meadows are a great place to see songbirds and insects in the spring and summer. There’s also a pollinator garden to explore in the southeast corner of the park and picnic areas with scenic views. This is a perfect spot to eat lunch, relax, and watch the clouds go by. In the fall, the nearby mountains glow with bright yellow and orange leaves.
The Route 2 entrance to Spruces Park is marked by two white lion statues. The Spruces was purchased by the Town of Williamstown, with FEMA funding, in 2016 following flood damage to the Spruces Mobile Home Park in 2011.
Off-Leash Dog Park
Spruces Park includes 18 acres of meadowland for dogs to roam off leash. If you are driving to the off-leash dog area, turn left after entering between the white lions. Park in the westernmost lot adjacent to the off-leash area. In all other areas of Spruces Park and the Mohican Path, dogs must be leashed.
The Off-Leash Dog Area is not a Fenced Dog Park. The off-leash dog area is delineated by a vegetative buffer and signage. Fencing is prohibited at this location per 44CFR Part 80, Federal Regulations on acquisition of land with FEMA Funding.
Dog Park Rules
DOGS
- Must be licensed, vaccinated, and spayed or neutered
- Must wear identification tags at all times
- NO spiked, pronged or choke collars
- Must be at least six months old
- Must remain within the owner’s sight and voice control at all times
- Must be leashed outside the designated off-leash area
- May use toys unless they cause disruptive behavior
- Must NOT be in heat, sick, or carrying parasites
- Flea and tick prevention is strongly recommended
OWNERS/HANDLERS
- Are solely responsible for any injuries or damage caused by their dogs
- Must immediately clean up after their dogs
- Must immediately remove any dog showing aggressive behavior
- Must immediately stop dogs from digging and fill in any holes
- Must directly supervise children under age 13
- May NOT bring food, glass, or breakable containers into the dog area
- May NOT bring animals other than dogs into the dog area
- May NOT bring strollers or bicycles into the dog area
Dog Park Policies
The Town of Williamstown reserves the right to close the Dog Area for maintenance, contracted functions, or as it otherwise deems necessary for the protection of the public health, safety & welfare.
The Town of Williamstown or its agents assumes no liability for injuries sustained in the use of this facility, made available under laws of governing recreational use MGL Ch 21, Sec. 17c.
Issues and Emergencies
- Users are required to immediately report all bites and significant incidents to the Williamstown Police Department at (413) 458-5733.
- Report park issues to the Department of Public Works at (413) 458-3500.
- In the event of an emergency, call 911. The location is The Spruces Park, 60 Main Street, Williamstown, MA.