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East Brimfield Dam is on the Quinebaug River and covers an area of 2,070 acres in the towns of Sturbridge, Holland, and Brimfield, Massachusetts. The lake is part of a network of six flood control dams in the Thames River Basin constructed and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Three of these projects, East Brimfield Lake, Westville Lake, and West Thompson Lake, help to control flooding from Sturbridge all the way to Long Island Sound.

The dam at Westville Lake is situated on the Quinebaug River in the towns of Southbridge and Sturbridge, Massachusetts, approximately seven miles downstream from Old Sturbridge Village. The Westville Lake Recreation Area lies just outside downtown Southbridge, Massachusetts. The developed park includes a three acre athletic field enjoyed by softball and soccer enthusiasts as well as the occasional kite flyer. Several picnic tables and grills are situated throughout the recreation area. A large picnic shelter accommodates group gatherings and can be reserved for a fee. The picnic shelter has multiple tables, two large grills, electrical outlets, and a wonderful view of the lake and dam. Anglers will find an abundance of warm water fish in the lake including large-mouth bass and panfish. The State of Massachusetts stocks the Quinebaug River above the dam with trout creating a popular fly-fishing location. For boating and canoeing enthusiasts, two boat launches provide easy access to the lake and the slow-moving portions of the river.

Interpretive Program Schedule

East Brimfield/Westville Lake

Information on Interpretive Programs can be obtained by calling the project office @ 508-347-3705

            Sunday, June 27, 1:00 P.M.  “Water Safety” Program by Ranger Vitello         

                        Streeter Point Beach, Rt. 20 Sturbridge

                        2:00 P.M.  “Water Safety” Program by Ranger LaRoche

                        Lake Siog Recreation Area, Dug Hill Rd., Holland

JULY

            Sunday, July 4, 1:00 P.M.  “Canoe Trip” Program by Ranger LaRoche

                        Holland Pond Canoe Launch to East Brimfield Lake-2 hours 5 miles

            Saturday, July 10, 2:00 P.M.  “Ticked Off” Summer Safety Program

                        by Ranger Chan, Westville Recreation Area

            Sunday, July 11, 1:00-2:00 P.M. “Sand-Castle Building” Contest

                        Lake Siog Recreation Area   Fun and Prizes

Sunday, July 18, 2:00 P.M.  “Historical Tour of Westville” Program by

                        Ranger Vitello, Westville Recreation Area

            Saturday, July 24, 1:00 P.M.  ‘Water Safety” Program by Ranger Chan

                        Lake Siog Recreation Area, Dug Hill Rd., Holland

            Sunday, July 25, 2:00 P.M.  “Nature Games for Kids” Program by Ranger

                        Vitello, Westville Recreation Area

AUGUST

            Sunday, Aug. 1, 1:00 P.M. “Nature Walk” Program by Ranger Chan

                        Westville Recreation Area

            Sunday, Aug. 8, 1:00 P.M. “Water Safety” Program by Ranger Vitello

                        Westville Recreation Area

            Sunday, Aug. 15, 1:00 P.M. “Bluebirds” Program by Ranger LaRoche

                        Westville Recreation Area

            Sunday, Aug. 22, 1:00 P.M. “Water Safety” Program by Ranger LaRoche

                        Lake Siog Recreation Area and 2:00 P.M. Streeter Point Beach

            Sunday, Aug. 29, 2:00 P.M. “Hike-Westville Trail Loop” by Ranger Vitello

                        and LaRoche

SEPTEMBER

            Saturday, Sept. 4, 1:00 P.M.  ‘Amazing Water” Program by Ranger LaRoche

Westville Recreation Area

NOTE: Program schedule is subject to change due to weather and other factors, please call 508-347-3705 for updated program information and directions or email the East Brimfield Lake Office.

To get to Westville Lake....

Westville Lake is located Sturbridge, Massachusetts. To get there.... I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) Exit 9, or I-84 Exit 3 to Route-20 West, on to Route - 131 East. Follow the signs to the Recreation Area. I-84 Exit 1 to Mashapaug Road. follow the signs to the Dam and Recreation Area.

To get to East Brimfield Lake....

Take Interstate 90 to exit 9 and then Route 20 West. OR Take Interstate 84 to exit 3 and then Route 20 West through Sturbridge, at 3 miles take a left onto Riverview Avenue. Follow signs to the office. Please drive carefully.