Coes Reservoir

Located in Worcester, Massachusetts

Coes Reservoir is an 87-acre pond located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the seat of Worcester County. Boston is only 48 miles east, and Springfield, Massachusetts, is 51 miles southwest.

The closest urgent care facility is St. Vincent Hospital, four and a half miles northeast. The Boston Logan International Airport is 48 miles east.

When heading into town, grab a bite to eat at nearby restaurants like Pollo Centro Worcester, Pho Dakao, Red Pepper, and Christos Pizza.

Life on Coes Reservoir

Coes Reservoir has a beach available to residents and visitors. Currently, the beach is undergoing renovations and is expected to be completed in Spring of 2022, with greater access and improvements to quality.

When the beach isn't under renovation, swimming, launching your kayak, and soaking up some sun are popular activities.

On the eastern side of the reservoir, there is a multigenerational and universally accessible park. It is a great place to take your kids when you're looking to get out of the house!

Explore Worcester, Massachusetts

Explore the city surrounding Coes Reservoir for a fun day trip with tasty food at the end!

First, check out the Worcester Art Museum. This museum houses over 38,000 works from European, American, Asian, Greek, and Roman artists.

Next, visit Bancroft Tower. This historic tower is on top of a hill overlooking Worcester providing great views of the city, especially in the Autumn months when the foliage is bright orange and yellow.

Looking to learn and have fun at the same time? Check out the EcoTarium, Worcester’s natural science museum! There's a planetarium, multiple hands-on exhibits, and even a working steam engine!

After a long day of exploring the city, end your trip with some delicious food at restaurants like Via Italian Table, Mezcal Tequila Cantina, The Sole Proprietor, and Armsby Abbey.

Why Coes Reservoir?

Coes Reservoir is a fantastic location for those looking to get a slice of the lake home lifestyle in a large city!