Look Park (Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park)
About this place
150-acre park gifted to Northampton by Fannie Burr Look but run as a private, non-taxpayer-funded nonprofit — not a town-owned park. Picnic sites come with charcoal grills only (bring your own charcoal and matches); strict carry-in/carry-out trash policy.
Good to know
Fees
- $20 per reservationalcohol at picnic sites
- $25 per tablepicnic sites
- $35 per reservationalcohol fee for pavilions
- $250 per reservationDuck Brook, Monday-Thursday
- $250 per reservationMini Shelter, Monday-Thursday
- $250 per reservationWillow Brook Shelter, Monday-Thursday
- $275 per reservationPlayground Shelter, Monday-Thursday
- $300 per reservationWestwoods, Monday-Thursday
- $400 per reservationDow Pavilion, Monday-Thursday
- $400 per reservationDuck Brook, Weekends & Holidays
- $400 per reservationWillow Brook Shelter, Weekends & Holidays
- $425 per reservationMini Shelter, Weekends & Holidays
+3 more — see official page
What's here
Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Look Park (Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park)?
Yes — charcoal grilling is allowed at Look Park (Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park); propane is not confirmed. Grills are already provided on site. Picnic sites and pavilions reserved through the Park Office; no permit beyond paying the site/pavilion fee. Alcohol allowed with a surcharge. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
Picnic sites and pavilions reserved through the Park Office; no permit beyond paying the site/pavilion fee. Alcohol allowed with a surcharge.
Is there a fee at Look Park (Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park)?
Yes — fees apply. For example, $20 per reservation · alcohol at picnic sites. See the official page for the full schedule.
