Lake Dennison Recreation Area
61 Baldwinville State Rd, Winchendon, MA 01475
1,300 acres · 8 miles of trails
Stroll Winchendon's recreation area by an 83-acre lake, surrounded by birch groves. Leashed dogs access shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans on trails, but not the swimming beach. Pack a picnic for lakeside rests.
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- Park
- Lake Dennison Recreation Area
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Winchendon, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.6347, -72.0847
- Size
- 1,300 acres
- Trail miles
- 8
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,300 acres of room
- · 8 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Birch Hill DCR recreation area on 83-acre lake. Leashed dogs welcome on trails (NOT swimming beach).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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