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Photo: Canal Line bridge over the Westfield River, August 2018 by Pi.1415926535 (CC BY-SA 3.0) License

Half Mile Falls Park

Park · Westfield, Massachusetts

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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 216 ft³/s over 112 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 01183500, as of Aug 22, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 216 ft³/s over 112 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
149 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.16 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 216 ft³/s over 112 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WESTFIELD RIVER NEAR WESTFIELD, MA (2.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Half Mile Falls Park

H: 71° L: 62°
Overcast
Overcast
63°
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Feels like 63°
Precipitation
42%
Humidity
80%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
66°
3 AM
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65°
6 AM
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63°
9 AM
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65°
12 PM
Overcast
68°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
6 PM
Overcast
65°
9 PM
Overcast
63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Half Mile Falls Park?
Half Mile Falls Park is a park in Westfield, Massachusetts.
Can you swim at Half Mile Falls Park?
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 Half Mile Falls Park rated?
Half Mile Falls Park in Westfield, Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 90 reviews.

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Location & Contact

3 N Elm St, Westfield, MA 01085

Westfield, Massachusetts 01085

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