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Borderland State Park

4.7 (74 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Frozen pond
Maxwell K.

Been coming here since I was a kid. They've really turned it into quite an attraction which could be a negative if it's crowded, but once you hit the trails the place is large enough that you can lose the crowds and get to the peace you seek from the woods. This place is beautiful.

Jeremy K.

Fantastic state park that's beautifully maintained. They charge $5 to park and there's many different trails available, some very long. Leach Pond is stunning and the Ames Mansion is also quite beautiful. It can get crowded and there's plenty of people riding bikes, walking their pups and picnicking on the grounds. There's a decent amount of parking as well. Very pleased with my experience in this park.

Jim W.

Borderland is bordered by Easton, Sharon and Mansfield. The park has an interesting Mansion built by a suffragist and her husband. Of primary interest to me: Mountain biking trails. Borderland has a wide gravel trail 3 mile loop around several ponds. There are multiple out and back and loop trails off of this trail. Only three trails are flat-out restricted for Mountain bikes. I have not been on all the trails but the ones I have been on vary in difficulty, none have been too technical. There are nice hiking trails and rock outcroppings to see, and good area for birding if you're into that sort of thing. There is a permanent blind for viewing birds on the loop trail. I frequently see Herons in the ponds here. Trail update: Granite Hills trail, others technical. Got me off the bike more than once...

Place to warm up in the "Lodge"
Brian M.

Went for a Friday afternoon in late February. Buildings and bathrooms were closed for COVID. Seems to be a very popular disc golf destination with loaner discs. There was a nice wide gravel trail around the pond that was about 2 miles. It was mostly a sheet of ice as things are still thawing so it took about an hour. There were lots of picnic tables around the property and open fields. Even an open dog play area. There were benches spaced along the trail with views of the ponds. There was also a lodge that had a fireplace with a fire going. It would work for a family stroll.

Tracy C.

Love this beautiful park! Great hours on the trails with the horses, see lots of beautiful wildlife, only thing I dislike is when people think it's ok to let dogs off leash. Always enough room to park your trailer. Little clear pond for horses to drink.

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Great trails for hiking; perfect for walking dogs. Nice open spaces for frisbee or any activity. Highly recommended!

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Great state park. Rangers are so good and nice. Great programs for kids too. One of the best frisbee golf courses.

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Great day hikes and very kid and dog friendly as well as good place to ride a horse if you have one.

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I was really impressed with the variety and length of trails in this park. My son, dogs and I had a fabulous time exploring for hours.

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Great place to picnic and hike! Nice mansion with garden area behind. Hiking trails around a lake vary from 2 to 4 miles

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Loved the roaring fire in the lakeside cabin, great break on a snowy hike ! Lots of history, very cool spot

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The trails offer challenging terrain and also scenic views of the lake, a historic farmhouse and the Ames mansion.

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large playground fenced in and plenty of parking. lots of new structures and an onsite bathroom is…read moreconvenient with littles.

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Over a thousand acres in Foxboro and Wrentham, 23 miles of trails, nice and hilly, great place for…read moretaking a long hike, dog walking and mountain biking. Good Mountain Biking/multi-use trails, many challenging areas, some areas are muddy year-round. Few picnic tables. Nice fall colors here as well. Convenient to I95, I495, Rt. 1, close to Gillette Stadium.

I visit Gilbert and Borderland State Forests frequently as I live in Norton. Both have pros and…read morecons, but I overall Foxboro is better imo. The wide variety of trails and the mileage of trails is why visit here more. Dog friendly and very relaxed leash policy. Trails are pretty well maintained. Very rocky and hilly. Lots of watering holes, but most are dried up toward the middle of season. Trails are marked via painted trail markers on trees or rocks. Maps are scarce so make sure to snap a pic of one before venturing. The yellow trail from start to finish is ~9 miles alone and most trails interlink with each other. Very easy to get lost if you don't know the park. Parking is free. I usually park on Mill st where the State Forest Fire department is located, but there's probably 10+ parking areas surrounding the park including one off route 1 near Gillette. Con: terrain is tough, especially if you want to run. Also easy to get lost. I can't stress this enough. Take a pic of the map before going in the park. 4/5 stars

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