It was pouring down rain but the walk was still pittoresque. The flat terrain was perfect for a wet…read moreday

I love walking in here. The trails are easy to navigate and I love seeing the herons, ducks,…read morebeavers, and turtles. You can easily spend an hour in the refuge. It's a great place to walk and clear your head.

This is a forest -- and a convenient middle-of-the-way location for me and a friend…read more We met in the bumpy parking lot and walked this way then that way then this way then that way. We hiked up and down hills, around ponds, passed an abandoned hockey goal, admired old trees, oohed at chipmunks and squirrels, and walked over 10,000 steps. A fun adventure!

Forest is VERY flammable. Too flammable for my liking. On a SUNDAY NIGHT it got caught on fire from…read morea drunky and I was awakened from my slumber by sirens of 8 fire trucks. Took the firemen 2 HOURS to put it out. They even needed fire trucks from other towns. Make the forest fire proof please

I missed a turn to my mom's and saw this place and then looked it up online and came back the next…read morenext. Quiet spot in the winter with a few food items and good drip coffee (nothing fancy) and a fire place. Soups and sandwiches were good and gone before I thought to photograph but you've seen a sandwich before. Generally, on a quiet wintery day, this is a lovey place to linger. I imagine it's much busier in the summer with canoe and kayak rentals and the like... and there's way for space outside by the river and a fire pit but, again, it's winter as I'm writing this.... I'll have to do that in an update down the line, the summer bit. But for now.... Let's talk about pie. One chicken pot pie and one apple pie later and I can wholly say that this pie crust was the best I've had in memory. I don't like peas but if you're ordering in advance they'll put whatever you like in your pie (within reason, I'm assuming) and my chicken pot pie had potatoes and carrots and green beans. Delightful. Although, again, I could have just had the crust and been delighted. Also wonderful were rosemary scones and Christmas jam. I cut them in half and heated them in the toaster oven and then s good melty spread of some clotted cream (my own) and the jam and... chef's kiss. I also enjoyed the jam with some salty butter on a croissant for more than one breakfast over the holiday. Anyway the place it loaded with treats to grab and go and if you've got the time in advance, do call ahead and order something scrumptious to take to go.

Best day ever with my ladies. Jeff made the perfect hamburgers and jack of all trades was our…read morepontoon captain. He sailed us the Quabog and gave us a guided tour. Thanks Jeff we'll be back. I bought homemade muffins and what I thought was a coffee cake wad a delicious apple bread yum.

This is a beautiful clean lake. It has lots of fish species if you like to fish off shore or on a…read moresmall boat. It also has a small town beach you can go swimming at.

A hidden gem. Interesting trail around the lake marred by lots of dog poop - people really need to…read morepick up after their pooches poop! But worth a visit!

A really nice drive to a really beautiful spot. Good wheelchair accessibility. Be aware the…read morebathrooms are up a flight of stairs so you'd need to drive up, a long walk up the road, or use porta potty at the accessible level. Beach wheelchairs are available to use, but we just used our own to get to the edge of the water. Wooden ramp from parking to edge of the lake leads you to a rubber mat that goes about ten feet into the water for accessibility. Still a little to navigate but the easiest we've found so far. Good swimming!

I grew up coming to Erving State Forest and it is one of my favorite places…read more My own family has camped here many times, as well as come for single day visits and we always have the best time. The grounds are PRISTINE, including the beautiful Laurel Lake. Clean sand and crystal clear water. Bathroom facilities are clean and functional. Nicely groomed and marked hiking trails. The campground area also has a wilderness center that the ranger opens up a couple times a week to do crafts and activities with kids. Sites are clean and level and all have a fire pit with grate, charcoal grill and picnic table. For the rates, you really can't go wrong here. Beautiful and relaxing, and perfect if you're looking to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. I'd give more stars if I could!

Rocketland Park is IN Lemansky Park! I was visiting from out of town and was torn between visiting…read moreRocketland Park and Lemansky, only to find they are the same! Rocketland is the name of the playground area inside a beautiful park with tennis courts, a walking a path and more! Very nice playground area for kids of a wide range of ages!

One of the best public parks ive seen so far in the western parts of Mass. I like to go here to…read morerelax. It has great scenery, walking trails, a restroom facility and, small park for children. Have not spotted a grill yet, sorry. The park actually is 3 in one but, the main center park with the kazeebo is the best.

Firdt time here, great park, lot of geese, ducks and plenty of great things to take pictures of as…read morea hobby or as professional photographer, great place for kids to play, family to walk and lovers to hold hands and walk. Never new i could see some thing like this, there are places in the are of Boston but this in Fitchburg is just great and please come check it out it's just awesome.

Nets and hoops…read more Goodale Park was established back in 1911 and back then it was only a open area suitable for a little stroll or perhaps a picnic. Like many old parks it has evolved and changed over the years. Now it's a huge sports complex complete with very nice baseball fields, running track, soccer and football fields, a pavilion for picnics and some superb tennis and basketball courts. The hoop and tennis courts were renovated a few years ago in honor of the park's centennial celebration and now are some of the finest courts in the area. Unfortunately this also means they courts can be extremely crowded at times and difficult to get playing time on. The park also has music at various times during the summer and benches to sit and watch the sporting activities. A very pleasant park with a whole lot to do.