Comeau Field

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Comeau Field is a recreational area located in the town of Great Barrington, Massachusetts.


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Summary

The park features a baseball field, a soccer field, a basketball court, and a playground, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities for all ages.

Visitors can enjoy watching games or participating in pick-up games on the fields, with ample seating available for spectators. The playground is a great spot for families with young children, with a variety of equipment suitable for different ages and abilities.

In addition to the recreational facilities, Comeau Field also boasts beautiful scenery, with views of the nearby mountains and a river running alongside the park. Visitors can take a stroll along the river or have a picnic on the grassy areas.

Interesting facts about the area include its historical significance, as it was once the site of a factory that produced paper products. The park was later named after a local resident, George Comeau, who was an avid sports fan and supporter of youth athletics.

The best time of year to visit Comeau Field is during the warmer months, from May through September, when the fields are in use and the weather is favorable for outdoor activities. However, the park is open year-round and can be enjoyed in any season.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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