DCR's Pittsfield Complex is a collection of 12 parks and forests located in central Berkshire County and western Hampshire County. DCR is preparing RMPs for each of the 12 properties.
DCR parks within the Pittsfield Complex
- Ashmere Lake State Park
- Balance Rock State Park
- Bates Memorial State Park
- Bryant Mountain State Forest
- Gilbert A. Bliss State Forest
- Middlefield State Forest
- October Mountain State Forest
- Peru State Forest
- Pittsfield State Forest, including West Region HQ at South Mountain
- Richmond State Forest
- Wahconah Falls State Park
- Worthington State Forest
Each park is the subject of its own Resource Management Plan; all plans are currently underway and are scheduled to be released for public review and comment in late 2025.
Public Input
Public input is an integral component of the RMP process; and provides a forum within the RMP to enhance communication and cooperation with park visitors, partners, and surrounding communities. A virtual public meeting was held on February 25, 2025, to solicit public input regarding recreation, stewardship of resources, and park facilities. Public comment will be accepted between February 25 and March 27.
Submit comments to inform the development of Pittsfield Complex RMPs at DCR Public Comments.
A public meeting, to solicit input on Draft Resource Management Plans for properties in the Pittsfield Complex is anticipated in late 2025. Please check the DCR Public Meetings Information page for updates.