Dunn State Park is a public recreation area surrounding a pond in Gardner, Massachusetts. The state park covers and is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
History
The park's land was bequeathed to the city by furniture manufacturer John Ainsworth Dunn upon his death in 1915. The land was later transferred to the state.
Activities
Publicly guarded swimming area
Picnic area
Wheel Chair Accessible
Boating (non-motorized) Pay-per-ride Paddle Boating Boat Ramp Canoeing Fishing Hiking Skiing (Cross-Country) Visitor's Center Walking Trails Ice Skating (sometimes)
Parking
Parking fees are in effect at Dunn State Park from Memorial weekend through Labor Day.
Car - $8 MA Vehicle, $30 non-MA Vehicle
Annual Pass - $60 Massachusetts Resident / $85 Out of State
Lifetime Senior MassParks Pass - $10
Vehicles bearing a HP plate or placard or Disabled Veterans plate, as well as Massachusetts seniors who are 62 years of age or more and have a Mass. Senior Citizen Pass from the DCR are allowed in free of charge as long as space is available