Beautiful shared space for people and dogs. While we were there all dogs and their owners were…read moremindful of others and everyone had fun. Easy access to the water at multiple points. My senior dog had a great time swimming. Be cautious about algae/bacteria in the water and area!

Relaxing beautiful place to chill with the kids or have a picnic. Love it here so pretty in the…read morewarmer months.

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

very nice neighborhood playground, especially after renovation! (there were so many kids in it now…read moreit was difficult to take pictures without looking creepy LOL) new structures promote climbing and safe spins; swing set streamlined and added with a large full-back seat and pull-down lock-in harness. many of above state "for age 5 and up", but plenty of younger folks seem to enjoy them equally. i personally supervise my own very closely to ensure safety for all. most caretakers i have seen on this ground seem to be doing the same. small "tree house" library is added on new ground as well. hope we can all take part in keeping it nice and filled. only issue so far is the bathroom. while i'm glad the facility was available when i needed to use it, the condition inside was abysmal. it stank, toilet paper thrown everywhere, hand soap dispenser missing with the refilling bag lying around helplessly. was shocked to find the stark contrast of the state of the bathroom with the new stuff right outside. later learned it was likely a result of repeated vandalism and irresponsible use during off hours. sad that the town may have to decide to lock it up to prevent future happenings.

LOVED this park in the fall months!! It's picturesque and surrounded by wonderful shops, pubs and…read morerestaurants. Lots of history in the park as well as memorials and beautiful churches. This time of year before it gets REAL chilly in the northeast is the best time to go. You can easily take the rail out here from the city. I loved frolicking in the fall foliage and taking tons of pics! If you enjoy running and or just going for a stroll you will enjoy this area as well. There are some elevation changes more in the downtown square and just so much to look at! Sweet running store in the area that does social runs! Incredible food and coffee too. What more could you ask for? Pretty houses here as well and it is an affluent part of New England so just fun to browse and see the sights. This area was a pleasant surprise and (the Texan in me) can't wait to visit during warm weather!

Not far from the Norwood Depot train station, this park is the center of Norwood. The common has a…read morenumber of veterans monuments and memorials but is also a green space that functions as a park. Several benches and picnic tables are all around. The bandshell is used for "concerts on the common" and a handful are already scheduled for Sunday evenings through the 2021 season, http://www.norwoodma.gov/residents/holidays_and_community_events/concerts-on-the-common.php There is street parking nearby. [Review 15252 overall, 754 of 2021, number 1111 in Massachusetts.]

Nice mile loop on the hill. It was a lot shorter then I expected. You get to see the Boston skyline…read morebut when we got on top people did some graffiti that was totally disgraceful. Parking is available good place for a walk with the dog and family.

Great view of the Blue Hills, Boston Skyline. Through various trails a 2-3 mile hike can be made…read more Canoe rentals on site with access to the Neponset River. Open sunrise to sunset, no camping.

I love to walk. I used to get exercise at Planet Fitness. I…read moreleft their a few months ago and started walking outside instead of on a treadmill in an indoor environment. Normally, I go to Bird Park in Walpole or Millenium in West Roxbury, but when I don't feel like driving very far, off to the Father Max field I go! Father Max is a large complex in a small neighborhood area, visible from the Norwood Senior Center, and located at the intersection of Hawthorne Street & Vernon Street, easily accessible via Winter & Prospect Streets in Norwood. It has 2 large fields, as well as a large pool complex area (that gets very busy in the summer!), a playground, and a baseball field. Each of the large fields are perfect for walking around, and bringing pets. here are also large soccer nets for the athletes. Playground is great for kids with slides, swings and more. Parking lot on Hawthorne Street as well. Good neighborhood park, perfect for any day (except thunderstorms....). 4 stars.

It's a Trustees property. So parking is $6. Huge parking lot. Can easily accommodate 100 cars…read more Beware that many Trustees properties, including this one, allow hunting. Right now (October) it is Bow season. Lots of trail options, quite a few ponds, hills, and connects to Fork Factory Brook across the street. They have designated dog On Leash/Off Leash areas. Trails are well marked. But you need to carry a map. Unless you have memorized all the trail names. They do not have maps at the intersections.

Growing up in the 60's and 70's in Medfield was a gift looking back in time. One of the special…read moreplaces in town was Rocky Woods. Summers where you could rent paddle boats and row boats, private picnic areas around the pond where you had your own site with table and fire place to cook on. Miles of trails with an observation tower that enabled views of Southern New Hampshire on a clear day. Winters were magical, ice skating on the pond that was well lit for night time skating and music with a very large rustic log cabin that overlooked the pond. A place to socialize, enjoy hot coffee and hot chocolate along with snacks and food. A second pond across the parking lot was used for hockey games, and both skating areas were meticulously maintained. If that wasn't enough, there was a ski hill with rope tow at the end of the skating pond. So many memories of time spent with friends growing up all winter skating and coming of age. It was back in a time when we actually had winter here. Now, all of this is just a distant memory for the now elderly who remember how lucky we were. Tragically, The Trustees of Reservations who own the property ended all of these activities, removed the parking lot and tore down the majestic log cabin. I can only imagine how Dr. Joel Goldthwait who gave this property to the Trustees of Reservations, along with a large endowment in 1942 must feel about what they turned it into. Thank you Mario Pederzini and countless others for making Rocky Woods what it once was and most importantly what it was meant to be.

MA Audubon's oldest wildlife preserve with over 2000 acres to explore. I had a little time prior…read moreto a concert and decided to take a quick walk in the woods to enjoy a little peace prior to the madness! Ample parking and clearly marked trails made it easy to navigate. I didn't get a chance to stop in the center as the doors were locked, but the facilities look great for all Audubon does. I did forget my spray and like a novice hiker went on the vernal pool loop which had average level of bugs that accompanied me during the loop. Great place to stretch your legs, leashed pets were a no go here for planning purposes, but don't fret they are allowed at neighboring Moose Hill Farm.

We had a lovely walk here! And my son really enjoyed the outdoor play area and the "path of books."…read more I don't love that they allow deer hunting, but I understand why (deer are destroying the plant life, and it's bows/arrows, not guns). If you're looking for a nice nature walk in the area, go here!!

Been wanting to check out these trails for a while now and today was the day. There was no clear…read moreaddress on yelp directions but it got me there correctly. There's a tiny little spot you can park right before the head of the trail but only enough for a few cars. I guess if you came and it was full you could park down the street. There is a pretty big lot there that usually has quite a few spots open. You'd have to walk a bit to the trail though. Great trail around Ponkapoag pond. My Fit bit says it was a little over 11,000 steps. Most trails are marked good. There are maps posted every so often and most have an arrow that point "you are here". I would suggest to bring a map although at the place where I started from the box holding the Maps was empty so I just took a picture of the one posted. Definitely bring bug spray! This place is loaded with bugs. I was pretty bitten up at the end of my walk. I stayed on the main trail but there were lots of small trails to go off on. I was pretty disappointed to see signage that said no bikes allowed on a lot of them though. That's a real bummer for me and my beloved mountain bike. Saw lots of beautiful birds and butterflies. Luckily I didn't run into any coyotes but just be aware that they are around. 3.5 stars.

4.5 mile loop around Ponkapoag Pond in Canton. Parking can be a little challenging in the entryway…read moreto the park, or you can park at nearby Houghton's Pond and walk over. I love the "boardwalk" - a long series of linked planks leading through the bog to the pond. So scenic and a unique off-trail walk. The trail is rocky and rolling in parts and flat in others, with a brief paved portion along the golf course. The trail also passes the YMCA camping sites and outdoors center, and is fairly well traveled in all seasons. Great place for running, dog walking and hiking.

My go to lake for relaxing just because its like 10 mins from Home. Love how convenient it is. The…read moreonly thing that I don't enjoy ; that during weekdays parking lot is full with High school students. I barely find empty parkings. They should Do something about the parking...

If you're not from around that area, save you the trouble don't go here. Went for Fourth of July,…read moreand you could just feel the vibe. I have three kids, so they do with kids do. I won't be going there again

Well maintained and clean. We took our 3 grandkids and they had a ball. The time we went we were…read morethe only ones there. It was like having the grandkids in our own backyard. Very nice

Very cute play area for kids with lots of shade for babies. Many trees and big parking lot. Highly…read morerecommend