It's an amazing dog park! Super clean. Parking is plentiful. Flat even parking. The covered benches…read moreare also very nice. Now I only did 4 stars strictly on the fact of the rocks. If it was grass it would be a 10 star!!! And I understand it's probably a funding factor and lower maintenance and I respect that but just be aware! We travel near and far and check out the different places. Thought I would share. Hope it helps

This is a great park. It's moderately sized (maybe an acre?) split into a small dog area and a…read morebigger area for all dogs. It's gravel, so it doesn't get muddy when it rains. Very young children are not allowed, but it is otherwise family-friendly. The entry area is concrete and there is seating, so it is friendly for people with mobility issues. There are water fountains, a couple of large rocks that the dogs can climb on, and even a fire hydrant!

I love that this place provides a water fountain for dogs. That is always a plus for me…read more No balls or toys for the dogs, so bring your own. There is seating that are both shaded and out in the open for the dog owners. It is a good size dog park and I am always a big fan of separation between larger dogs and smaller dogs. Came here today and there were a lot of dogs here which I love. Would I go back: Yes!

The place is great, but some owners have really aggressive, really big dogs that their owners can't…read moreor just won't control. These dogs start serious fights trying to dominate the nice big dogs, or they terrorize some of the little dogs, like mine. There's a big grey pit bull that's always in this mode, and the owner thinks its funny. There should be some posted rules about this kind of behavior, applicable to both the dog and its owner.

Everything is perfect. There are no needs for any concerns. Family oriented. Fun for the whole…read morefamily.

Nice park, came at sunset ... Perfect timing to watch the…read moresun set. Nice park, came at sunset ... Perfect timing to watch the sun set.

One of the best Trails ever!! If you are looking to ride your bike, ROLLER skaters and this is the…read moreone you wanna ride on. I've been going there since last month and lost over 5,800 Calories LOL! even tho I'm weigh 168.8 pounds. Details: Start to begin length is exactly 12.56 miles ONE WAY! Yes, it's huge starts from Ayer, MA through NH Border. Ride times depends but for me is an 55 minutes to do one way and comeback as I have done it couple times. Total time is about 2 hours to do 24 miles. People's are very friendly and waves their hands/ Hellos while passes by (: P.s Pets are allowed.

Nice ride, free parking, benches and sculptures along the way. Safe ride from Ayer Culver DR to…read moreSmith Street acess.... I put that on Google maps years ago! Spot off at the library, continue to Salt and light downtown and even down to CVS or Shaws plaza. Safer than going main Rd the whole way and pretty views.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! GREAT BROOK FARM STATE PARK IS ONE OF THE BEST BARGAINS IN BOSTON!…read moreIt's One of the Secret Hidden Gems of America that most people have never head of before or been to either. It's located about an hour outside of Boston in Carlisle MA. YOU GET AN ICE CREAM ADVENTURE WITH LOTS OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, A DAIRY FARM TOUR & YOU SEE A ROBOT COW MILKING MACHINE FOR ONLY $3! If this was $3 a person, it would be a Fantastic Bargain; but it's not. It's $3 a carload! You pay only for the parking space & ALL The Adventure & the Tour is Free! This place is a Steal! Open Dusk to Dawn. Start by downloading the Yodel Parking App. This is a Carry In & Carry Out Trash Facility including dog waste. Bring some trash bags. You can spend the entire day here. We only had time to stay for a few hours.& did some hiking, the dairy tour & hit the Ice Cream Country Store for desserts. This is a 1000-acre park which features more than 20 miles of hiking trails. You can view Native American sites & 17th century cellar holes which were leftover from English settlers. What's unusual about this place is that they have an active dairy farm. They offer free tours several times a day on the weekends only from May to October. You can do the following @ Great Brook Farm State Park. Bring your own gear. * Hiking * Horseback riding * Mountain biking * Biking * Canoeing & Kayaking * BBQing no Charcoal * A Pond, Picnic Tables & Restrooms * Visit with the animals * Take the Dairy Farm Tour * See the Robot Cow Milking Machine * Eat some Homemade Ice Cream The weekend only tour is provided 3 times a day @ 1, 3 & 5 PM. It provides detailed info & you learn learn all about the dairy farm. Seeing & petting all the farm animals was great. The robot milking machine was what everyone came to see. The robot milks 160 dairy cows. The cows wait in line like at a checkout stand at the store. The cows decide on their own when they want to give milk. When it's the cow's turn, they step into the milking machine. The robot has a built in program for every cow. It reads a number tag on the cow's ear & utilizes lasers & vacuum-type hoses to milk the utters. The ice cream here was very good. We all had the peach. Be sure to bring an ice chest because you'll want to take a quart or 2 home with you. Also if you can't decide on what flavor to get they have something called a Flight. It's like a beer or wine flight - 5 different flavors of ice cream so you don't have to decide. Fun Fun Fun Exercise & Learning All for only $3.00 a carload. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

We went on a fantastic snowy walk here with our dog. The Acorn trail is open for hiking in the…read morewinter- dogs allowed. We parked in the lot for the ski touring, crossed the road, and were on our way. We did the North and South loop of the Acorn trail, totaling about 2.5-3 miles. The trail was decently traversed, but I would definitely recommend hiking/snowboots in the winter. It was very peaceful and beautiful here - tall pines and some big pastures.

**** Address is wrong!!! I drove in circles trying to find this place. Just take a right off of…read morethe bridge from downtown and look for the giant looking candy canes on the right as the road splits. Awesome spot!!! For a dog park in Lowell I wasn't expecting much, but this was such a pleasant surprise! Clean for the most part, lots of seating available and large enough for lots of play. Super convenient parking lot as well.

There were two pit bulls at the park when we arrived. The owner warned us they were unpredictable…read more We went in after she and her dogs left the park. There were many dog poop piles everywhere, even fresh ones left by the pit bulls. The pictures on yelp are deceiving. Because they show a sand surface. There was no sand to be seen. The surface was covered in weeds. It appeared to be mowed though since the weeds weren't tall. There are not any poop bags available on site. We bring poop bags with us wherever we go but apparently this is not true of all visitors to this park. There was one large trash bin at the entrance to the park. The separate trash container for dog poop was completely open on the bottom so could not be used for trash. Suggestion: at a minimum post signs about dog owners need to clean up poop.

If you're like me, perhaps sculptures aren't your favorite type of art. And maybe you haven't heard…read moreof this place. But something MAGICAL happens when you see sculptures displayed in the woods. You'll see these sculptures with a whole new appreciation. There's art here from sculptors from all over the world. And there's a nice variety as well. A nice map is available in the parking area to help you navigate. There's signage for each piece and some have explanations as well to enrich your understanding. Some of the trail signage is less than clear but you're always close to a numbered sculpture so you can find exactly where you are on your map. A few tips: - Wear sneakers or hiking shoes as some of the trails are a bit rough. - Be prepared to walk and climb. There are 140 acres, multiple trails and much of it involves climbing up (or down) - Bring the kids! Most kids will love the walk through the woods and will enjoy discovering each new sculpture. - Maps are available in the parking area, but print your own (in color) ahead of time if possible. - Most of the sculptures are up from the parking area. I recommend walking up the paved Parking Trail to get started. Yes it's a bit longer but easier and there's some great sculptures on it. When you get to #26- Community and Diversity, you are at a junction and you can pick up trails through the woods for most of the place. - Allow at least 2-3 hours or you will feel like you missed out. By the way the variety of mushrooms was fantastic in August. Just another treat in a wonderful place. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Great place for a walk alone, even as a woman as it feels safe and is beautiful but also great for…read morecouples, kids and dogs. A new statue is always just around the corner and a number are just a delight! We three friends enjoyed it as a fun walk, a chance to chat and be out in nature while also stumbling over a wide variety of outdoor art.

This is a great park. It's one of the only areas of Lowell where you can actually "climb" a hill,…read morealthough with all the trees in summer you won't get much of a view ;) You can catch glimpses of the mountains of New Hampshire if yoou're lucky though. The park is about 35 acres, 22 of which are wooded, meaning unkept. There are some awesome old gnarly trees growing in there, and lots of birch and maple I think. It's a great palce to get away from "the city" and be in nature for awhile. I didn't see any facilities like playgrounds or bathrooms, so if you bring kids, make 'em pee ahead of time, and bring some toys or something. No dogs allowed in the wooded area according to a sign, but we saw dogs (on leashes) in there anyway. It felt so good to be up high again after living in Colorado, even though the hike to the "summit" only takes about 5 minutes. BONUS: just down the street is a hand-held car wash with vacuums. Part of the Belividere neighborhood, this park is definitely worth a visit at least once per season just to see how it changes. There's a paved trail to the top of the hill so you don't have to climb through the woods unless you want to. BONUS 2: Geocaching spots nearby...

overall this park is super cute and nice to check out. not very busy. has cool features and a steep…read morehill.

A beautiful wooden playground with port-o-potty's. Not totally enclosed, but closed off enough. My…read morekids (2.5 & 4.5) both love this playground and can use most of the equipment. One of our favorites!

One if our favorite parks in the area. Has a basketball court and a paved loop perfect for bike…read moreriding/scootering. Okay gThere are two playgrounds - one for older kids and one for smaller kids. Plenty of benches for grownups to sit and some shaded areas when it gets a little warm. No bathroom facilities, only port-a-potties if needed.