DOG OWNERS! did you know this pond does not test for bacteria? did you know the fisherman next to…read moreyou watching your dog swim (when there are no swimming signs) are silently infuriated as you scare aware the fish. Your not being whimsical with your dog, your endangering your pet and annoying people who are trying to fish. Ear infections, Giardia, Leptospirosis, Cyanobacteria(fatal)... read up, this is why you bring dogs to places that test for bacteria. Its a fishing pond.. be smart keep dog'o on leash

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!

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.

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.

Incredibly beautiful spot to take a hike! Had a beautiful pond, vista, another small ponds along…read morethe trail all coming out to be about 6 miles. You can go canoeing here and fishing during the summer. Great for families and friends.

Loved this place. Trails are mostly well maintained with a couple dicey spots, but well marked and…read moreeasy to navigate with signage at all junctions and a clear map on the website. We didn't have the cash to drop our admission fee into the drop box since the visitor centers were closed due to covid so I just bought a membership right then and there, I was so impressed. Bluff views were quite lovely and the trails were advertised- easy to moderate walks with tons of fun plant life to enjoy. Lots of varied fungi to check out. My kids were gaga over the abundance of different mushrooms. Can't wait to check it out when the trees are changing for some real true New England vibes.

I visited on an August Sunday. The visitor center is nice and has clean bathrooms. The woman…read moreworking the desk gave me a map and some tips on where I might see birds. I hit the trails on the other side of Moose Hill Road, and the Bluff was the highlight with beautiful views and a nice breeze. It is quite hilly in this area so lots of up and down. Clean trails. I took a paper map in the visitor center and used my Garmin to navigate, otherwise some of the back trails may have been confusing.

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.

This is a great swimming spot for families. Just bring water shoes because it's real rocky. Plenty…read moreof shade too. If you don't live in Sharon there's a parking fee of $36. To me it's worth it.

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...

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