Visiting Hale - Activities

Dog Walking

Dogs are welcome at Hale, Labor Day through Memorial Day. Please abide by the dog rules. All dogs need to be on a leash and under the owners control at all times at the following locations:

• All paved roads and parking lots
• Fields
• Perimeter of all ponds
• Playgrounds
• Barbeque areas
• Equipment areas (ropes course, facility dept areas etc.

**Please remember that dogs are not allowed to swim in any of the ponds. Thank you.

Lender leashes and plastic baggies are available at the Hale entrance bulletin board and Cat Rock Parking Area.

Fishing

• Hale has 3 ponds – Noanet, Powissett and Storrow Pond.
• Storrow Pond is stocked with trout in May.
• Noanet Pond has a fishing dock, which is wheel chair accessible.
• Hale encourages catch and release.
• No private boats are allowed on any of Hale’s ponds.

Mountain Biking

• Permits are available at the Hale Main Office. Permits are valid January 1 through December 31 of each calendar year.
• Mountain biking is not permitted on any of the beaches.
• Sometimes biking is prohibited on trails March 1 through April 30 due to muddy conditions. Check this web site for closings.

Horses

• Horseback riding is permitted but discouraged in heavy use areas.
• Riding is recommended south of the east west fire road and south of Powissett Street.

Picnics

• Families are welcome to picnic at Hale. Groups need to reserve a space for their event.
• No barbecuing is allowed.

No Swimming

• No private swimming is allowed at HaleReservation at any time.
• Swimming is permitted at organized events, and only when there is a Hale lifeguard on duty.
• Organizations and groups may hire an area to swim. Check out our Outings Page.

No Boating

• No private boats are allowed at Hale Reservation any time. Only Hale owned boats are allowed on the ponds.
• Boating is permitted at organized events, and only when there is a Hale lifeguard on duty.
• Organizations and groups may hire an area to swim. Check out our Outings Page.

No Camping

• Groups may organize to camp at Hale. Check out our Rentals Page.

No Hunting

• No trapping or hunting is ever allowed at Hale Reservation.

Skating

• Ice may be unsafe. Skate at your own risk.

Cross Country Skiing

• Trails are not specially maintained for skiing. Do so at your own risk.

Camp

• Please remember that if your child goes to camp at Hale, that there are 10 camps at Hale, and you need to know what camp your child is attending.

Please remember that Hale Reservation is a privately owned property. Individual abusing the property will be asked to leave and are subject to arrest, fine or prosecution. All public users enjoy Hale Reservation at their own risk. Hale is not responsible for injuries, accidents or lost possessions.