Lake Lorraine State Park
🌤 Weather at Lake Lorraine State Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26–72 °F | 55–85 °F | 30–75 °F | 16–40 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Westfield Barnes Municipal Airport, 10 mi away, elevation 271 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
⚠️ Closed to the public since 2009 — the former beach is now used by the Massachusetts Environmental Police
Lake Lorraine State Park was a small Massachusetts state park with a public beach on Lake Lorraine in Springfield, Hampden County. It has been closed to the public since 2009. The Massachusetts Environmental Police now use the former public beach at the end of Lake Drive as a sub-headquarters, so there is no swimming, picnicking or visitor parking here.
What You Can Still Do
The lake itself remains open for fishing. MassWildlife describes Lake Lorraine as a 30-acre lake south of Route 20 with an average depth of 17 feet, stocked with trout each spring and fall. Public access is through a small right-of-way at the corner of Michigan Street and Ross Street on the southwest side of the lake, where you can carry in a cartop boat or fish from shore. Parking there is limited to a few cars. For fees and restrictions, MassWildlife refers you to the City of Springfield.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Springfield, Hampden County, MA |
| Status | Closed to the public since 2009 |
| Lake access | Public right-of-way at Michigan St. and Ross St. (shore fishing, cartop boats) |
| Fish | Largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed; trout stocked spring and fall |
Source: MassWildlife, Lake Lorraine, as of October 2026.
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Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are Robinson State Park (a short drive away) and Chicopee Memorial State Park (a short drive away).
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