On a quiet back road and across an old fieldstone bridge lies West Hill Park where the West River widens to form a large, natural swimming hole, known locally as Harrington Pool. Tables and grills are available for picnicking in two areas of the park, one near a beach and one under a grove of pines. The park also offers two sandy beaches, a change house and modern rest rooms. Two picnic shelters on a wooded knoll, with electric are available to groups for a small fee. A sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits and accessible playground are nearby. Call the Park Ranger Team at (508)278-2511 to reserve the site. The park is open seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Park Rangers offer nature programs and are always available to answer questions. From the parking lot, a 1/2 mile, self-guided nature trail runs down along the river and loop back through the woods.

About two miles of hiking trails meander through the woodlands and provide secluded views of the river. Anglers will find trout in he main river channel and bass, pickerel and horned pout in the pools. Hunting for deer, small game and upland birds is permitted in accordance with state laws. Trout and pheasant are stocked by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.