I can't comment on the previous reviewers experience, except to add that I have been going there…read morefor 3 years and while there have been a few scrapes here and there, my overall experience has been pawsitivly positive. We are talking about dogs and people. While there are rules, it is self regulating with the occasional reminder. I expect the occasional disagreement to and rather then separate or restrain the dogs, I leave. The people who volunteer to manage the park do an incredible job, with few resources. The dog park permit is free, by the way. It only requires you to prove that your dog is up to date on vaccinations, and contact information. The police department is so close, if some altercation were to occur, help is moments away. I have met some great people, and some that I might not want to have tea with, but I know for sure that people who go there regularly are invested and committed in keeping the park clean and safe.

Decent park. Harder with smaller dogs- that they don't get near the larger…read more Kept up well. Good if you want your dogs out socializing, just have to watch out for bigger dogs.

Spacious off leash dog park with ample parking and lots of room for playing and running. Can be…read moremuddy after rain, but that's typical of most parks! There is also lots of parking right outside the park which is so convenient. Make sure to bring your own poop bags!

0 stars First time I went both of my dogs got a serious…read morevirus. Second time I went a dog tried to maul my son. Without my son going near him or provoking him in any way. Owner said, after the fact, "oh he doesn't like kids". Not a single person tried to help us while my husband and I were trying to hold our son up and the dog kept jumping at him. Not to give a bad name to the breed but it was a pitbull. Never going back there again, although it's a nice field.

This dog park was a great discovery. It's tucked away in a wooded area, so it's quiet and safe. You…read morefollow a dirt road to the parking lot and then walk about 50 yards to the fenced in area. I would definitely recommend wearing rain boots because you're walking on dirt until you get to the park. The park is divided into two sections, one for the big dogs and one for the small, which I love. The ground is covered in mulch so your dog won't get that muddy. There are covered and uncovered benches for you to sit on while your dogs play. People leave balls there in case you forget to bring one. There are water bowls, but no water, so be sure to bring your own. They had a poop bag dispenser but it was empty, so be sure to bring your own. Also, there's no trash barrels in the park, so you'll have to take the poop with you. People were friendly and the dog I brought had a blast. We will definitely be back to visit this little gem.

This dog park is a muddy mess. It's not maintained, and the perimeter becomes a tick-fest during…read morethe summer. There's also no water supply, so bring your own.

Over 3 miles of trails have been created or maintained for the public to use with wonderful views…read moreand peaceful surroundings. The Dog Park has been a great addition to our community as well. Its has both a small and large dog area for our residents to use.

Clean environment, plenty of room for the dogs to burn off energy! There's a section for small /…read morebig dogs which is great! Lots of seating and shade for puppy parents, best dog park I've been to!

Nice park. Note there is a lot of pets in the area so watch where you walk. Plenty of parking…read moreavailable. There is a small activity area for smaller kids.

Their land uses mulch instead of grass which is much cleaner and easier to keep dirt off the paws…read morewhen they play in the grass! They have a small dog side and a big dog side which helps keep the dogs safe from each other! Poop bags and stations to dispose of them are available!

Very clean and clearly well taken care of. The small dog area is much larger than expected!read more

Great dog park .. great energy ! Fun!! Warm welcoming!! Friendly for dog owners and lovely…read moreenvironment for dogs to play of all sizes!!

You need a membership to use the park. Outside is a nice green area I use to play with my dogread more

I really enjoy visiting Ashland State Park. Unfortunately, the reservoir is currently not safe for…read moreswimming due to bacterial exceedance (otherwise, this park is 5 stars). Without the option to swim, the beach doesn't have the same appeal, but it is still a nice spot for walking or boating. The trail around the reservoir is an almost 4 mile loop, and the vast majority of it is shaded. There are many roots along the trail, and the terrain slopes toward the water, so it is not flat. Just something to keep in mind for folks with knee or ankle issues. During our most recent visit, the trail was not crowded, and thankfully was very clean with very little noticeable litter. We did encounter a small amount of broken glass and a few dog owners who ignored the "dogs must be leashed" signs. Either from the trail or water, the view in almost all directions is natural woods. There are just a few homes within site from the trail, so it really feels like an escape hidden within the suburbs.

Of all the state parks in the area, Ashland has always been my favorite. It's not human-made and…read morehas great nooks and crannies that are fun to explore from a kayak or canoe on the water or along the perimeter on trails. We've been coming here since we moved to the area 25 years ago and because the entire reservoir is within the park property, it looks much the same as it did a quarter century ago. This morning I met a friend and we took our dogs for a walk. We were shocked that on a summer morning, we only passed two people along the trail- one with a dog (on leash as required) and one friendly solo human. The trails are very rooted and while I've done mountain biking here in the past, it's definitely easier to maneuver this one on foot. The trails are *sort of* marked with yellow spray paint on trees. As other people have mentioned, despite many times walking here I still always question if I'm going the right way. Even in the trail area, it's easy to wander off a bit. But also as someone mentioned, the beauty of this trail is that as long as you keep the reservoir on the same side and within view, you'll be fine! I like to park at the Boat Launch side of the park because you can access the trail right there without walking through a giant parking lot- so it feels more natural. I also like to head to the right (facing the water at the boat launch), therefore keeping the reservoir on my left the whole time. The public beach area (no lifeguards) is about halfway from the boat launch which is a great water/snack/bathroom break. The ranger station was open and the bathrooms were, as well. This section of the park has tons of shaded picnic areas and plenty of sandy and grassy space to spread out. This area used to get very busy on weekends with large gatherings - I'm not sure if that's still the case. But today there was one family group having a quiet picnic but the beach was empty. The trail around the reservoir is almost completely shaded except for the elevated causeway across the dam which is about .3miles of exposed trail- also of note are the annoying bugs that zip around this tall grass but seem to not bother humans. Ashland State Park is a great place to visit! Definitely recommend checking out this gem!

This is a beautiful park to take a walk in…read more There's a playground for children (or the young at heart) and people often take their dogs here as well. I'd recommend taking a walk here on the 89 acre property, cared for the trustees of reservations.

Playground is closed as of 10/25/2023. All the old fixtures for little kids are gone and there is a…read moreplayscape with orange fencing around it.

This is a great place to take an easy, mostly level, 3-mile walk around a beautiful pond. The trail…read morewhich is more like a single lane gravel road, is well marked and maintained. There also numerous, nicely marked trails off this main loop. It's a fairly quiet trail and easy enough that the occasional toddler and stroller passed. At one end of the trail, you need to walk a short way across a bridge under construction. There's not much of a sidewalk to use, but the traffic was very quiet during our weekend outing. According to their website, the initiation of Parklands acquisition was in 1899, and in 1900 the town brought in Warren H. Manning to help architect the entire layout.  There is no parking on the pond boat ramp or at the spaces next to  the bath house. This area is well-marked and the Hopedale Police Department will continue to ticket unauthorized and non-handicap vehicles parked in this area. This area is a drop-off zone only. Vehicles should be parked along Hopedale Street. We found plenty of parking on Hopedale Street, and used the green space there to lunch by the pond. There are benches scattered along the pond loop. Dogs are allowed on a leash and the trail is well marked, which according to their website is the result of the efforts of Mark Andolina, Jr., a Boy Scout from Hopedale Troop 1, who created a new trail map and installed new trail markers as part of his Eagle Scout project. We look forward to a return visit.

Great hike around the pond. the side trails off the main trail are good for mnt bike.read more