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River Walk

Park · Great Barrington, Massachusetts

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 11 ft³/s over 42 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01198000, as of Aug 22, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 11 ft³/s over 42 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
17 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.75 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 11 ft³/s over 42 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Massachusetts yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GREEN RIVER NEAR GREAT BARRINGTON, MA (1.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at River Walk

H: 70° L: 59°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
62°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
76%
Humidity
94%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
60°
3 AM
Overcast
59°
6 AM
Overcast
59°
9 AM
Overcast
66°
12 PM
Overcast
69°
3 PM
Overcast
69°
6 PM
Light drizzle
66°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Walk?
River Walk is a park in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
Can you swim at River Walk?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is River Walk rated?
River Walk in Great Barrington, Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 100 reviews.
What amenities does River Walk have?
Visitor-listed amenities at River Walk include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

7 Cottage St, Great Barrington, MA 01230

Great Barrington, Massachusetts 01230

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Camping nearby

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Kid-friendly hikes