464 Plymouth St, Halifax, MA 02338, USA
Located behind the Halifax Elementary School, this large property includes the Halifax Athletic Fields, a large playground, plus tennis and basketball courts and a 3400-foot walking track. There are playing […]
60 Murphy Memorial Dr, Quincy, MA 02169, USA
Passanageset Park is a 58-acre property in Quincy. It features 1.3 miles of grassy trails with beautiful views of the Town River and Broad Meadow Marsh. Popular among birders, it […]
49 Summit St, Weymouth, MA 02188, USA
Webb Park is a small hillside property near Weymouth Landing. It features a playground, a basketball court, and the Milton J. Kelley Memorial Baseball Field. About half of the park […]
107 Circuit St, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
This centrally-located green space is still being developed. Ultimately, it will feature wildflower meadows, a raised-bed community garden, and the Nancy Hemingway Memorial Garden. Directly adjacent to the Donovan-Wildcat Conservation […]
29 Manomet Point Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Community center and town commons in the village of Manomet.
95 White Horse Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
This pleasant, grassy 2-acre park is located in a neighborhood setting, not far from White Horse Beach. It offers 0.25 miles of crushed stone/paved walking paths, numerous benches, and interpretive […]
34 Winnetuxet Rd, Plympton, MA 02367, USA
This scenic and historic spot on the Winnetuxet River offers a picnic area, short trails, and water views.
70 Prospect Rd, Plympton, MA 02367, USA
This 135-acre Plympton Conservation property features 2 miles of trails through woodlands and wetlands, and along old cranberry bog access roads. The two brooks referenced in the name — Sawmill […]
170 Glenrose Ave, Braintree, MA 02184, USA
The 0.13-mile gravel Patty Whitehouse Scenic Overview Trail, located next to the Braintree Electric Light Department, offers beautiful views of the Fore River.
pine street courts, 290 Pine St, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
Town-owned athletic complex with trail link to Charles Ed White Recreational Area. Soccer fields, basketball court. In the winter, the Norwell Men’s Club often sets up a temporary ice skating rink […]
82-90 Bridge St, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA
King’s Cove Park is a small grassy park in North Weymouth, at the foot of the Fore River Bridge. It features a 0.25-mile paved walking trail and numerous benches, with […]
129 Washington St, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
After centuries of agricultural use, this beautiful and historic field in Hanover Four Corners was preserved in 2021 by the Wildlands Trust and the Town of Hanover. It features a […]
774 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Duxbury’s main cemetery. Located on Tremont Street (Route 3A), it’s a beautiful, centrally-located, tree-filled place with about 2 miles of paved roadways. A great spot for a walk! Also explore […]
83 Jordan Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Plymouth’s largest athletic playing field complex. Includes a playground and a 1.5-mile paved walking trail. Also: 3 regulation soccer fields, 2 senior league baseball fields, 2 football/lacrosse fields, 1 adult […]
12 Church St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Pilgrim Plymouth’s first official cemetery, established in 1622. Also the site of their first fort and meeting house. Located on a hill directly behind Plymouth’s commercial area, this is a […]
81 Beaver Dam Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
This property features 126 acres of retired cranberry bogs, slowly returning to their natural state. In addition, there are 1.5 miles of wide, flat trails to enjoy, as well as […]
16 Surrey Dr, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Currently (2023) the only conservation area in West Plymouth. Twelve acres with views of Clear Pond and a wide, flat 0.65-mile trail around a former cranberry bog. A great spot […]
1130 Main St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Just over a half mile of trails through 25 acres of historic farmland and woods, with up-close views of Accord Brook. Connects to McKenna Marsh Conservation Area, where you’ll find another […]
79 Water St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
This grassy state park with numerous shade trees extends along Plymouth’s waterfront, offering numerous views of the harbor. Also featured: a pavilion, at least a half mile of paved walking […]
88 Billington St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
A small grassy park with a short gravel trail, on the banks of Town Brook. Stroller-friendly. Located at the site of the First Water Privilege, where a series of mills […]
145 Elm St, Halifax, MA 02338, USA
This alternate entrance to the Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area provides access to over 2,000 acres of ponds, marsh, swamps and retired cranberry bogs with several miles of walking trails. […]
Hobart St, Hingham, MA 02043, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
A hilltop meadow and a network of trails around Brewer Pond are just some of the features of this 112-acre Hingham Conservation property. Combined with Brewer Reservation across the street, […]
47 Cottage St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
A grassy hilltop with a woodland that slopes down to a stream and salt marsh, protected as wildlife habitat. A bench overlooks Hingham Harbor. The distance from the parking area […]
1002Summer St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Open fields surrounded by woodlands with some old stone walls and foundations.
104 Temple St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
The oldest working cranberry bog in Duxbury is now conservation land! Walk the 0.73-mile perimeter loop trail around the bogs. Continue your walk for 2.3 miles in the Williams Preserve, […]
633 Temple St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Duxbury’s Cedar Crest Conservation Area features 100 acres of cranberry bogs, woodlands and wetlands, with a 2.2-mile trail network and views of Harlow Brook. It is directly adjacent to Whiton […]
2-102 King Caesar Rd, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Bumpus Park is a small grassy property located across the street from the King Caesar House museum in Duxbury. It offers gorgeous views of Duxbury Bay.
46 Broad St, Weymouth, MA 02188, USA
Weston Park is a multi-use park located behind Tufts Library in Weymouth. It features two playgrounds, a picnic area, and 0.6 miles of walking paths, plus a basketball court and […]
Gordon Rd, Braintree, MA 02184, USA
Watson Park is a 22-acre park on the Monatiquot River in Braintree. It features athletic fields, a playground, and a seasonal splash pad, as well as access to the (1-mile) […]
910 Broad St, Weymouth, MA 02189, USA
Lovell Field is located in Weymouth’s Jackson Square. It features athletic fields with a 0.3-mile paved walking trail around the perimeter, a small playground, and a short nature trail. Stroller-friendly. […]
0 Emery Ln, Weymouth, MA 02189, USA
Weymouth’s King Oak Hill Park is a 24-acre hilltop with views of the Boston Skyline. Wheelchair- and stroller-friendly, it features a 0.25-mile paved walking loop and a shade pavilion. Located […]
Landing Rd, Kingston, MA 02364, USA
State- and town-owned landing on the Jones River. Access for canoes, kayaks and “car-top carry”-size boats. A short (0.1 mile) trail and boardwalk leads through the marsh to the river […]
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Also known as the Seaside Rail Trail and the Grace Trail, the 1.2-mile all-access North Plymouth Rail Trail connects Nelson Memorial Park to the Cordage Park commercial area. Extending along […]
Court St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
The Homes Reservation is a large open field on a gently sloping hillside, overlooking historic Plymouth Harbor. Take a walk around the perimeter (0.6 miles). For a longer excursion, continue […]
9 Baslers Ln, Kingston, MA 02364, USA
A short walk along wetlands and through woods and open fields, with close-up views of Smelt Brook. Sometimes misidentified on maps as Pawtuxet Park. Named for the Patuxet, members of the […]
60 Beaver Dam Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
The 481-acre Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary is a varied property in the Manomet section of Plymouth. It features a winding coastal stream bordered by freshwater wetlands, plus 3 miles of trails […]
600 Franklin St, Hanson, MA 02341, USA
A loose network of roads, paved pathways, and trails through meadow and forest provides a pleasant 1-mile loop for pedestrians and nature enthusiasts.
306 Winter St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Berrybrook Fields is a gorgeous, tree-lined, 41-acre hay field that offers a glimpse of Duxbury’s agricultural past. A cart path provides about 0.25 mile of trail, with ample opportunities for […]
326 Plymouth St, Abington, MA 02351, USA
Griffin Dairy Farm is a town-owned conservation property in agricultural setting in Abington. It features a half-mile flat gravel walking path, an athletic field, and a small picnic area. Extend […]
53 Pierce Ave, Hanson, MA 02341, USA
A rare glimpse of Hanson’s agricultural past. A wide, nearly 1-mile woodland trail leads to a large open meadow. Additional trails traverse what was once the location of the Plymouth […]
482 Elm St, Hanson, MA 02341, USA
Hanson’s largest conservation property. More than 2 miles of trails through 101 acres of woods and wetlands, including a section of the Bay Circuit Trail. Rustic boardwalk over Poor Meadow […]
37 Deerfield Ln, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
A picturesque public water supply surrounded by a 1.5-mile trail. Also known as the Abington/Rockland Reservoir. Located on the Hanover/Rockland line. This is a public water supply, so swimming, fishing […]
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Trails around a small cranberry bog with pond views. Connected by trail to Lansing Bennett Forest and Ashdod Forest.
Crowell Conservation Area, 225 Lincoln St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
A retired cranberry bog with approx. 2 miles of trails. Around the former-bog areas, the trails are wide and feature views of marshes, ponds and wetlands. A 1-mile spur trail extends […]
Cherry Ln, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Duxbury’s Cherry Lane Bogs offers about a mile of wide, flat trails around cranberry bogs. The property also features open fields, ponds and wetlands, plus access to Island Creek Pond […]
174 East St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
This 198-acre property features active cranberry bogs, wetlands, reservoirs, and forested upland, with a 4.5-mile trail network, including a section of the Bay Circuit Trail. Occasionally it is closed to […]
31 Loring St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Bay Farm Conservation Area is a large scenic property with 2 miles of trails through woodlands and meadows, plus spectacular views of Kingston Bay. Located on the Duxbury/Kingston town line, […]
Wildlands Trust - Capt. David Cushman Jr. Preserve, Anchorage Ln, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Small open field with perimeter trail and nesting boxes. Stroller-friendly. Access road offers gorgeous views of the Bluefish River. For up-to-date information and real time trail conditions, visit wildlandstrust.org/trails
Abigail Adams State Park, Bridge Street, Weymouth, MA, USA
Abigail Adams State Park in Weymouth features 0.7-mile paved walking trail along the Weymouth Back River. It is a convenient spot to launch your canoe or kayak. Stroller-friendly. Part of […]
192 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Hike or drive to the top of this 187-foot hill for spectacular views of the Boston skyline, the Harbor Islands, and the Hull-2 wind turbine. The 62-acre property, managed by The […]
666 Main St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Trails through woodlands and meadows, with several old stone walls, plus a view of Fulling Mill Brook. Directly adjacent to Lehner Conservation Area. Access is limited on school days. Please […]
115 Turkey Hill Ln, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Hingham’s Weir River Farm is a 75-acre family-friendly working farm with beautiful landscapes and 2 miles of varied walking trails. The barnyard is open seasonally. Cows, pigs and other livestock […]
Stodders Neck, Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA, USA
A peninsula at the mouth of the Back River. Harborside trails and a hilltop view. Popular for dog walking. Stroller-friendly.
382 Pleasant St, Hanson, MA 02341, USA
Over 2,000 acres of ponds, marsh, swamps and retired cranberry bogs with several miles of walking trails. Managed by the state for fisheries and wildlife habitat, as well as open […]
87 Wharf St, Weymouth, MA 02189, USA
Once a landfill, Weymouth’s Osprey Overlook Park a scenic public property with stunning views of the Back River. Part of the Back River Trail system, with a direct link to […]
32 S Pleasant St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Grasslands, mixed forest, wetlands, and streams, with trails. Directly adjacent to Jacobs Meadow.
361 River St, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA
Webb Memorial State Park is located on a grassy peninsula between Weymouth’s Back and Fore Rivers. This 36-acre state park features one mile of easy walking trails. It is the […]
141 Whitman Ave, Whitman, MA 02382, USA
Whitman Town Park is a grassy 14-acre property designed by the Olmsted Brothers. It features a pond with a water fountain, broad walking paths, numerous benches and memorials, plus athletic […]
139 Monroe St, Pembroke, MA 02359, USA
The Tubbs Meadow Conservation Area features a 2.7-mile network of wide, flat walking trails through the woods and around a retired cranberry bog. A section of the Bay Circuit Trail […]
45 Whiting St, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
Nearly 2 miles of trails with several bridges over Longwater Brook and the Drinkwater River. Mostly woodland, with sections extending along the grassy edges of athletic fields. Also nearby, check […]
3533+Q7 Hanson, MA, USA
Hanson’s Alton Smith Reserve is a retired cranberry bog surrounded by walking trails and wetlands. Also known as Smitty’s Bog, it offers car-top boat access to Indian Head Pond. Its […]
Forge Pond Park, 245 King St, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
Forge Pond Park is a 40-acre athletic complex in Hanover with a 4+ mile network of paved and woodland walking trails. Canoe/kayak access to Forge Pond. Seasonal ice skating. Stroller-friendly. […]
Marshfield Recreation Department, 900 Ferry St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Former location of a Coast Guard Communications Center, established in 1943 during World War II to transmit weather information and keep track of shipping along the Eastern Seaboard. The property […]
325 Standish St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Prior to the 1898 Portland Gale, the area between Marshfield’s Rexhame Beach and the southern end of Humarock was the mouth of the North River. It was a major center […]
145 Pudding Hill Ln, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
This 37-acre Wildlands Trust property is located on Chandler’s Pond and the South River. It features 1.6 miles of trails. The pond owes its existence to a dam built for […]
214 Plain St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
27 acres of Marshfield Conservation land with 1/2 mile of trail around a former cranberry bog, with streams that flow into the South River. May be suitable for ice skating, […]
Wildlands Trust - Willow Brook Farm Preserve, 99 Barker St, Pembroke, MA 02359, USA
Willow Brook Farm Preserve is 167 acres of upland and wetlands. Located at the confluence of Pudding and Herring Brooks, it is owned by the Wildlands Trust, and features 3 […]
Mass Audubon's Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Winslow Cemetery Rd, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
578 acres along the Green Harbor River, owned by Mass Audubon. The Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary contains a variety of habitats, including grasslands, marsh, red cedar swamp, and upland forest. […]
Donovan Fields, Circuit St, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
Norwell’s Conservation Commission owns these woods and open fields, located at the intersection of Circuit, Forest, and Pleasant Streets. The property consists of 150 acres. Fifty acres of fields are […]
32 New Driftway, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
Scituate’s Herring River Trail extends for 0.4 miles along a former railroad bed through the marshes to the Herring River. Stroller-friendly. Continue your walk on the Driftway Multi-Purpose Path, which […]
Wildlands Trust - Phillips Farm Preserve, Highland St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
40 acres owned by The Wildlands Trust. Contiguous with several other protected natural areas, the property has trails that connect to Nelson Memorial Forest and Union Street Woodland. For up-to-date […]
Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Mass Audubon’s 225-acre North River Wildlife Sanctuary features 2.5 miles of trails through field and forest, including a 0.25 mile universally accessible sensory trail. An observation platform on the North […]
280 Driftway, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
The James Landing Walkway is a scenic, 0.3-mile gravel trail for public use that connects to Scituate’s Driftway. It extends along the edge of the Herring River marsh, through the […]
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Scituate’s Preble Property, a 50-acre parcel of marsh and barrier beach, was deeded to NSRWA in 1975. The marsh protects the nesting grounds for the Piping Plover. There is pedestrian […]
