Sutton Massachusetts
Purgatory Chasm. The Sutton Forest.
Lake Singletary and Manchaug Pond. The Blackstone River.
Come see what Sutton has to offer!


SuttonMass.org is personally run by Lisa Shea, who has been a Sutton resident for over twenty years. She initially created this site in 2001 to hold research on Sutton's genealogy and history - two of her passions. She added in thousands of photos. Over time the site has expanded to include over 10,000 pages and photos exploring the beauty which is Sutton, Massachusetts.

This site has had a blog since 2004. There are nearly 2,000 posts. Below is the latest post; click through to read past entries.



Sutton Authors at River Bend Farm in Uxbridge - 3/3/2023 7:15:47 PM

You can find books by Sutton authors at River Bend Farm in Uxbridge!

Enjoy Linda DeFeudis's delightful children book along with our group compilation Animal Crackers all about pets and wildlife.

Celebrate local authors!


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Experience Sutton's Beauty


Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter


Purgatory Chasm

Purgatory Chasm

Make sure you wear hiking shoes if you're heading into the chasm! This glacial cleft can reach depths of over 80 feet and has jagged rocks. Be safe!

Purgatory Chasm Photos



Singletary Lake

Singletary Lake

Singletary Lake is shared by Sutton and Millbury. The lovely lake provides a town beach, a public boat ramp, and stunning beauty. Perfect for kayaks and canoes.

Singletary Lake Photos



Manchaug Pond

Manchaug Pond

Manchaug is smaller than Singletary. It hosts several campgrounds, plus a public boat ramp means wonderful access.

Manchaug Pond Photos



Blackstone River

Blackstone River

The Blackstone River provided power for our mills. Be sure to visit Tricentennial Park and the Singing Falls.

Blackstone River Photos



Lakes, Rivers, and Forests


Whether you like to kayak or hike, golf or birdwatch, come on by!

Lake Singletary
330 acres of water-based fun. Sutton also has a town beach on the lake.

Manchaug Pond
A beautiful 344 acres including several campgrounds and a public boat ramp.

Blackstone River
Stretches from Worcester down through Providence

Purgatory Chasm
A stunning landscape carved out by glaciers, and featured in The Sea of Trees.

Sutton Forest
Twisting nature trails enjoyed by birders and mountain bikers alike.

Merril Pond
This state reservation was once part of a fish hatchery program.

Blackstone Valley National
Beautiful golf course with a patio restaurant

Pleasant Valley Golf
Private; was once a stop on the PGA and LPGA tours.

Green Living
Whatever you choose to do in Sutton, keep it green! We are a Tree City!