AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! THIS IS ONE OF MASSACHUSETTS BEST KEPT SECRET HIDDEN GEMS WITH FREE…read moreADMISSION & FREE PARKING! We liked it here so much we came back TWICE! Jenney Pond Park looks like it's in some movie from some make believe town with a Picture Perfect New England setting. This place is Fantastic for Picnics, Walks, Connecting with Nature & Wildlife & De- Stressing & Relaxing. It's just a 2 minute car ride from The Mayflower Ship & Plymouth Rock yet feels like you are hours away. It's completely hidden. The property is 13 acres large, open to the public & has 0.3 miles of public trails. We stumbled onto this hidden gem after parking here to go the Plimoth Grist Mill. After exiting the Grist Mill we walked back to the car & decided to explore. When we saw the fall foliage & picnic area & green grass that was enough to realize this is where we were going to have lunch. We went to one of the top rated restaurants in town Dillion's Local just a few minutes away & got some really good Food to go & eat here. What a beautiful setting to have lunch & see the fall foliage, The Picnic Area, the Walkway, the Pond & the Wildlife & the old wooden bridge. It looks like one of those fake Calendar Pictures but this place is real. We walked all around & saw all the White Swans, Ducks & other Birds. We were completely captivated by this one beautiful white swan that was Cleaning up the Environment & clearing away greenery in the pond - Pretty Amazing! . Now you can come here for Free & have a picnic & walk all around. Be sure to walk across the street & see the Plimoth Grist Mill with its 14 foot tall Water Wheel & Waterfall. It's Beautiful. You have to purchase a Ticket to actually go inside the Mill. But you can get up close for Free right next to the Mill & even visit their tiny gift shop which they sell locally sourced regional Cape Cod products & their own corn milled on the premises. The Grist Mill is only open on the Weekends & Holidays. If you are going to go inside the Grist Mill I recommend that you purchase a Heritage Weekend Pass to see The Grist Mill, The Mayflower Ship & The Plimoth Plantation. You'll Save some Money. Now we could not do all the things we wanted to do in Plymouth in one day so we had to come back the next day to complete our journey. No complaints - because it just gave us another reason to have lunch here again. This time we brought our own Food in a Cooler & enjoyed the picturesque Fall Setting once again. This place is great year round with different wildlife at different seasons. In the spring, herring can be seen going up the fish ladder by the Grist Mill on their way to Billington Sea to spawn. I love places like this that you completely stumble upon & end up being some of the best moments of your trip & it cost NOTHING! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really rich to have The Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've Been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like A King On A Limited Budget!

Very peaceful spot, beautiful buildings on site and restaurants nearby. Recommended walking through…read morethis area when near Plymouth

A MUST Do! 4 & 1/2 STARS! Brewster Gardens is a Free Park with metered parking across the street…read more It is located just down the street from the Mayflower II Ship & is a short walk from Plymouth Rock & Plymouth Memorial Park. It is directly across from Cole's Hill. This tranquil peaceful park was created during the early 1920's. The area encompasses the original garden plot granted to Elder William Brewster in 1620. The Pilgrims settled here because of the abundance of fresh water & the many springs. Another reason why they settled here was there's also thatch that grew along the water's edges that provided necessary roofing materials for houses. There are bronze statues & sculptures here honoring Plymouth's immigrant settlers. The bridge with the water flowing beneath it from the Town Brook is a beautiful little area to just sit, chill & relax. There are benches, green grass, trees & flowers & is very picturesque. This is a great place to have a picnic. While we were there a wedding party was taking all kinds of pictures in this lush green landscape. A great scenic place to have your lunch or just to meander. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really rich to have The Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've Been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like A King On A Limited Budget!

I'm kind of surprised that no one has taken a minute to add Hobart Pond to Yelp and write a few…read morewords about the place. This little pond borders a cemetery, and has a paved walking path divides it, and connects South street to Essex street. On any given afternoon people are there fishing, walking their dogs, and hanging out. It's a quiet spot that's really pretty, and since it's so close to the park in town center, it's easy enough to build a walking route through it that'll help you get some exercise in the great outdoors!

Nice little pond area near by. People do fish here. We enjoy walking through the area (when no…read moregeese are around for obvious reasons). Not too far from cemetery and town common which are nice areas too!

This place is wonderful!!!!…read more This rec area has: Splash Pad Playgrounds Walking trails Beach Inside restrooms with plumbing Picnic tables Snack sales of grilled food and ice cream Large lawn area There's a parking lot there but if you can't find parking, there's another lot a short walk away. I have a 7 year old daughter and 2 year old son - we visited today (Dad too) and had a spectacular time. Definitely recommend on a hot day for the splash pad. Only concern with the playground is it doesn't have a fence. The playground surface is accessible - almost feels springy under your feet.

A serious gem! A day full of fun for our 3 and 5 year old and the multiple options of activities…read moreactually allowed us to stay here more than 20 minutes =] My only complaint was I wish the snack stand was open, other than that! Go! You won't be disappointed

Great Massachusetts beach park for the upper crust in life... Frank enjoyed my beach day experience…read moreand didn't even get devoured by a Great White Shark while swimming so I have that going for me... Hopefully your experience is as wonderful as mine was in Duxbury.

Duxbury Beach is quite long with portions reserved for town residents, overland four-wheel-drive…read morevehicles with the necessary permit, and a portion that is open to the public regardless of residency. As I write this (July 2024), the cost per vehicle is $25 for the public portion of the beach. I'm only familiar with this public portion of the beach, but it's a mixture of rocky sections and sandy sections mixed together. It was pretty busy when I was there, so I didn't want to make anyone feel uncomfortable by snapping pictures. I did capture a picture of the walk up over the sand dune, as well as some pictures from the awesome wooden bridge that leads to the entrance. There's an old-fashioned snack bar/ seafood joint near the parking lot entrance. Bonus: Very close by is Island Creek Oysters!

Tony, Noel, Calliope & I visited the Piligrim memorial in Plymouth Massachusetts!…read more There are some really nice park areas to stroll around and pet friendly. The parking is by meter for 2 hr limits. If you have handicap plate then it is Free parking. It's a very nice traditional Cap Code Town! I enjoyed the area quite a bit.

A visit to New England isn't complete unless you visit Plymouth Rock where the Pilgrims landed…read more Yes, there's an actual rock. The assumption is that it's really the "rock". You can take a photo but a selfie is very challenging. We had a brief stop here on our organized tour after leaving Boston. We ate lunch nearby and walked down to the park. Nice restrooms and plenty of seats where you can enjoy the water. There's a replica of Mayflower II built and sailed from England. It's a working vessel. Its last voyage was in 1957. It's in the National Register of Historic Places.

July 4th 2025 First time with Family and Grandchildren. Was…read moreclean, water was warm, could see to the bottom. Grandchildren loved it. Nice to not have ocean waves knock them over while sitting on the shore.

Great for the visiting grandkids. Clean safe place with lifeguards. Will keep going backread more

My friend and I came here on a Saturday morning. I didn't realize there were so many parking lots…read morearound, but we parked where the GPS took us. We walked a bit to the right and there were so many dogs - it must be an unofficial dog park, or happy hour for the dogs. They were all so cute. My friend had come before so he recommend we walk to Wright's Tower since it gives a vast view of the neighboring houses and landscape but also Boston in the far distance. It was a perfect hike of about 45 minutes there, and about an hour back since we did trailblaze a bit. We were following a GPS, but there are colors and signs periodically on the trees to guide you through the trails. I wouldn't say its too scenic, but it is relaxing and the terrain is perfect, with some spots being intermediate level but mostly all of it being beginner or easy. We did see some people on bikes, and others jogging. When we got to the tower, we went inside and climbed the stairs to the top. From there, you can look out in all directions to get some really nice views. It is worth the climb. We plan on eventually going back and trying longer or more challenging trails. But overall I think it's a gem that isn't too far from the city.

Wonderful place for a nice stroll. When I went one area was blocked off but they had bright orange…read moreflags to indicate a new path. I do wish that folks that visit will do better to not litter. Found areas where beer/drink cans were discarded near some of the lakes. Overall, I will continue to visit.

The whole place is amazing, especially the "castle". The trails are very well maintained, and VERY…read morewell marked. And the lake is beautiful. The best part is how amazing it is for dogs! Highly recommend!!

Borderland is a wonderful place. I usually only stay on the main trail for walking and running…read more Plenty of grass areas to play catch or picnic, plus benches and picnic tables throughout. Relaxing, quiet, and so many nice spots to enjoy the ponds, waterfall, spring noises of frogs, and foliage in the fall. I ride my bike or run or walk through regularly and enjoy it. I have also taken the kids to some of the mansion tours and the presentations about nature in the park building. Enjoyed those too.