Mount Wachusett is so much fun every season of the year! This time I was there in July and hiked…read morePine tree Trail. It is the shortest trail however it is very steep and even though I'm from Massachusetts and I used to climb this mountain every year growing up, this was a challenge for me. I live in Florida and it's flat I had my map, a bottle of water, a protein bar, my phone and my windstorm whistle (the world's loudest). I felt pretty safe. With a lot of huffing and puffing and some encouragement by a few hikers along the way, I made it to the top. Just as I exited the trail, a park ranger stopped me and notified me that the summit was closed due to blasting! He said that by the time I go back down, I might be able to get to the summit. It was rather a disappointment, but I just laughed about it. Quirky things like this had happened my whole trip up to Massachusetts. On the way down, I found a walking stick that someone had made out of a branch and it really helped me because the rocks were huge and it was hard for me to maneuver. I then decided that I was going to take my shoes off and go, barefoot like I did as a child and it helped tremendously as my feet had better grip than with the shoes on. Once I hit the crossroads between trails and it was dirt, I had to put my shoes back on. I met a woman near the end of the trail and she hikes the pine tree trail all the time just for exercise. We talked until we hit the parking lot of the visitor station. Christine sells upcycled winter fashion. You can see her work at salvagesistas.com I also met a man at the summit with his three children, and I was highly impressed that he had his children out in the fresh air learning about Mount Wachusett, and all the great places they could see from the tower.

It's been eight years since my last visit to the mountain. Amazing how it's changed yet remains the…read moresame! My bestie drove us and we paid $5 admission; I don't recall having to do that last time, but I'm happy to support the park. Drove up part way and parked at an overlook then walked to the top in the after heat. Beautiful vista of Nashoba Valley and Worcester county. You can see Mount Monadnock well but not Boston so much but as New England weather changes so do the vistas. Peaceful calm and very much worth the trip. Great memories of epic hikes. I love coming here because this place will always be home to me. Mount Wachusett, come check it!! =D

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.

An amazing Dog park! The small dog area is huge with a pavilion and benches. The large dog section…read moreis even bigger! Massive! Agility equipment as well! Lots of grass!!! Everyone is friendly and the dogs are great!! Highly recommend

Love this little hike onto a small summit that overtakes a spectacular view. My pup loved it even…read moremore.

I really enjoyed the view at the top, even enough to nap up there. The one downside I saw were…read morethese Boy Scouts who were chasing each other near the end of the top. This is how "accidents/tragedies" happen! The path up was pretty straight forward...I went straight until I hit the top. There are on markers, that I could see. But you can follow other hikers up and back down if you get lost. Love the workout, but next time I'm bring BottleS of bug sprays because they just refuse to leave you alone!

Great converted Rail Trail in the Gardner/Winchendon area. It's a total of 11 miles long, meaning…read moreyou could get a 22 mile bike ride in. It's technically in 3 sections. The sections connect either by riding on dirt paths or the road. We parked right on Rt 140, as the trail crosses 140. We rode north to Rt 12, where we rewarded ourselves with an ice cream stop at Little Anthony's/Little Lizzie's. The trail continues on to the center of Winchendon, where there are 3 more parking lots. Since it is a rail trail, it is relatively flat. Not too many people on the trail, so we were able to spend the ride 2 abreast chatting. We passed a few walkers, other bikers, and even a skate boarder. There is ample shade on the trail which is super nice. Just wish I lived closer.

This is our first time staying at a DCR campground west of 495, simply because none of them have…read morewater and electric. Now we have a basic solar kit to keep the batteries charged I was ready to go for it. This place is BEAUTIFUL. Pros and cons aside for a minute, we didn't want to leave. My husband is the beach lover but said this was probably his favorite we've camped at so far. (Granted some of it had to do with it being less than perfect weather and come Sunday morning we had almost the whole section to ourselves.) In our opinion the north side is nicer, and more set up size-wise for trailers. Any site from 101-112 is truly lake side and you can put your kayak or canoe in the lake right from there. We stayed at 116, and that section is more of a steep drop off but you still have wonderful lake views. But, it is also set up somewhat awkwardly with having to drive over the grass with not super clear markings. (119 is in front of 116 FYI. We felt bad setting up as we blocked some of their view.) That said, if you camp with friends, esp. tent camping it's a great area to reserve. The row of pull-through sites one up from the lake-side still offer a great water view and nice privacy between. The drawback is that if you are a family with young kids the access to the beach/swimming area is over at the east side. The bathrooms on the north side are small, very rustic and don't have dishwashing stations. However the ladies room shower has been updated to a real shower head and dial control that will let you regulate the hot water and stays on, not like the push button ones at Scusset or Salisbury! They were as clean as they could be, meaning they are old with an eroded cement floor so not much could be done. Oh and other reviews have mentions the traffic noise from 202 is loud at those sites that are nearest to roadway, and yes, we rode our bikes over there and it was terrible. And FYI some of the east side noise travels across the lake if you are at 113-118. Overall a totally different experience from Horseneck Beach, Scusset or Salisbury if you've been to those, but we really enjoyed it.

Kids love it. Large and somewhat private campsites. Ice cream truck at least once a day. Don't have…read moreto go far to find bathroom block. Near the water the bathrooms are old and full of bugs. Could be worse

Beautiful views from the top of the mountain, on a clear day you can see for miles and miles. It…read morewas a little overcast, but we could make out the tall buildings in Boston. They have an access road to the top for a $5. access fee (free with handicap placard) or you can hike one of several trails (last time I did that was decades ago!!) and also ski lifts are open.

Went on a spontaneous hike since its close by, it was a steep hike however my husband and i…read moreenjoyed the scenery and the breeze

my kid likes the skate park... otherwise, it looked to be a good spot for the little ones to stay…read morecool, on a hot summer day.

Baseball diamonds, skateboard, basketball, playground and tennis court (although the latter is out…read moreof commission). Park crew was working when I was there: they seem to keep things well mowed and picked up. Saw several dog walkers, but all on leash. There are some woods and a power line corridor, loaded with tradh. Cute little stone bridges cross a drainage ditch. Very little shade in main parking lot. Splash park is what it is and was not in use when I visited.

My GOD took me to the dump instead of the park. Good luck finding an entrance if you are not from…read morehere.

The Leominster State Forest is a beautiful adventure into all the sexy sites of Massachusetts. The…read moretrails around here are well worn in, making outdoor activities such as hiking, jogging and rock climbing easy to approach and appreciate both above and below the tree line. The rock faces around here are great to scale, and the lakes around here are more than kayak-friendly. Don't miss out on this outstanding slice of nature!

I have been here twice, not to camp but to enjoy the park. The first time was maybe 17 years ago…read moreand the second time recently. The park has changed little though due to covid staffing levels there is no one to take payments so it is now free! Staff were very friendly both times. On the initial visit I had a child and dog in tow and while pets are not allowed in the pond they let us know they could splash along the riverbed which made for a fun pastime. This time due to the drought one of the branches of the river leading to the spillway was largely dried up, but the other was gurgling along. The water was a great temperature for a hot day but is muddy, and I came out with my arms brown from dirt. There are also tadpoles which may be a plus or minus for you. By moving deeper you hit water with a current that is cooler, so you can go where you feel comfortable. No lifeguards were on duty but the roped in areas for swimming were small. To cool off you will do fine, but serious swimmers will be disappointed. For a low key destination geared to family fun this place is solid.

See my tips. Nicely run. Good family hikes. Sites 1 thru 19 quiet but further from bathrooms…read more Most sites level but some would be tough with a tent. Pop ups can pretty well go anywhere but some of low 40s require some serious backing skills. Sites wooded mixed conifer. Yurts and the 70/ sites near the showers and new washrooms but al near the noise of rte 202. This is a nice place to camp with friends or family for a weekend or extra long weekend.