Hopkinton State Park

Rte. 85, Hopkinton
508 435-4303

Hopkinton State Park is located in the towns of Hopkinton and Ashland and includes the picturesque Hopkinton Reservoir.  The park offers a variety of year round recreational activities including 2 life guarded swimming beaches, stocked fishing, 1 reservable group picnic site (see Split Rock below), 12 tree shaded, first come first served, picnic areas (300 picnic tables and 165 charcoal cooking grills), 10 miles of marked trails, open field space and a concrete boat launching ramp for non-motorized watercraft. Outdoor Recreation of Hopkinton Inc. provides seasonal boat rentals (508) 435-3965.  Environmental Educational programming is offered during the summer.  Public restrooms are available during the spring, summer and fall months. 

Split Rock Group Area: All dates for the remainder of 2008 are currently booked. Reservations for 2009 begin on January 2, 2009.

Split Rock Group Picnic Site (RESERVATIONS ONLY)

• Available Mid May through September
• Minimum of 50 people, maximum of 200 people
• Pavilion 24’x52’
• 25 picnic tables, 1 large charcoal grill (Groups allowed to bring own cooking equipment)
• One acre recreation field at site
• Running water at site ; No electric service
• Restrooms on site
• Parking for up to 100 autos

Reservations are accepted by telephone, starting on the first business day of the calendar year, until all dates are booked.  The cost to reserve the site is $100.00, payable upon application and $5.00 per vehicle payable the day of the outing. For information and to make reservations, call Hopkinton State Park (508)435-4303.

Swimming Area

The swimming areas are supervised by DCR lifeguards from late May through Labor Day, 11AM-6PM. The Main Area waterfront has a handicapped accessible ramp which leads to the sandy beach. All park visitors must follow the directions of the lifeguard staff at all times. Pets are not permitted on the beaches.

Trail Map

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Things to know before you go...

• Park hours are 8:00AM until 8:00PM during the summer months.  During the rest of the year, parking lots and grounds are open 8:00AM until sunset. Times are posted at Main Entrance and all information kiosks.

• Pets on leash are welcome.

• Please no:
  • Alcohol
  • Ground fires and wood fires (cooking fires of charcoal or propane are allowed in designated areas only)
  • Swimming at unsupervised beaches
  • Littering
  • Gasoline powered watercraft on Hopkinton Reservoir
  • Motorized vehicles on trails
  • Floatation devices
  • Hunting and trapping

   

• Trail system is multi-use.  Hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, cross country skiers are welcome.

• Snowmobiles are permitted when snow cover is a minimum of 4 ” in depth.

Park Directions
Hopkinton State Park is located in the greater Boston area.

Rte. I-495 (north or south) to exit 21A, Main Street Hopkinton. Travel on Main Street until the third traffic light located at the heart of downtown Hopkinton. Turn left, traveling North on Route 85. Proceed approximately 2 miles to the Hopkinton State Park entrance on the right (do not enter the Field Office on the left).

To locate Main Entrance by MAPQUEST:  268 Cedar Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748