I recently discovered the Dedham Recreation Park and it is such a great place for anything outdoors!
The recreational space, including a baseball field, canoeing area, a walking / jogging trail, an open field, a dog park, and a function room / recreational facility for the Town of Dedham sit along Route 135 (Common Street), close to the Rt. 128 break (exit 17). The facility is great for a whole family, or for anyone looking to canoe, take a walk, or have a place to bring their dog. Everything is positioned strategically, therefore each feature is spacious, and usable to anyone. The baseball field is practically brand new, the canoeing area also very new, with a full lower deck parking zone for anyone. The walking and jogging trail (check it out with others at: dedhamtrails.org) are also accessible via the top or lower deck lots, and very lengthy, tree lined, and pleasant to take a walk or jog (my favorite form of exercise). This trail may look short and futile, but believe me, it is long and you must continue to follow the little green "Dedham Trails" signs to continue on the trail. The dog park is also super large, and visible from Common Street (as it lines right up with the street). The park is large and is much more dog friendly than some of the other nearby parks (like the annoying Sharon Dog Park....), having lots of places for people to sit and walk around with their pets. I don't really know what the building with the function room is used for, but its normally closed (during both of my first experiences here). I will definitely be returning to walk often (or use the dog park). It's definitely one of the best parks in Dedham, out of the five or so that currently exist. Definitely a great place to bring the whole family!
5 stars for the Dedham Recreational area. read more