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Elmer Raymond Park

Elmer E Raymond Jr Memorial Park, 1138 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA

Plymouth Parks & Forestry: 508-830-4162, ext. 12116

https://plymouthma.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=11283

Owned By: Town of Plymouth

Elmer Raymond Park in Plymouth is a grassy, 17-acre town property with a playground, picnic tables, athletic facilities, and about 0.3 miles of paved walking paths and sidewalks. It is located close to Route 3, in the Cedarville section of Plymouth.

Hunting is not permitted on this property.

Features

This recreation area was dedicated to Elmer Raymond, who worked for several years to secure funding for its purchase and construction, and passed away just before the park opened in 1985.

This land is within the region of the Herring Pond Wampanoag. To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Herring Pond Wampanoag share information on their website.

Trail Description

Look for combined paved pathways and sidewalks totaling 0.3 miles that connect the park’s various features.

Habitats and Wildlife

This grassy park features some pine, oak, and pitch pine trees. The waters here flow southwest to Great Herring Pond, which is part of the Herring River (Plymouth) watershed. The Herring River flows into the Cape Cod Canal in Bournedale.

Follow the Herring Ponds Watershed Association for more information about the Great Herring Pond watershed.

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Elmer E Raymond Jr Memorial Park, 1138 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA

Historic Site: No

Park: Yes

Beach: No

Boat Launch: No

Lifeguards: No

Size: 17 acres

Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Parking: Ample on-site parking at 1138 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth.

Cost: Free

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Facilities:

Trash receptacles, several benches, bicycle rack, picnic tables, playground. Part of the playground is fenced in, with rubber surfacing, slides and climbing structures. Another section of the playground, without fencing, offers swings.

Also on site: tennis and basketball courts, a multi-use field (soccer, football), baseball/softball fields, A combination of paved paths and sidewalks totaling about 0.3 miles connects the park’s various features. Geocache location.

Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Please clean up after your pet!

Boat Ramp: No

ADA Access: Yes

Scenic Views: No

Waterbody/Watershed: Great Herring Pond (Herring River - Plymouth watershed)

Other Things to Do at This Site

Picnic Tables
Playgrounds
Town Parks & Monuments