I read a random article posted on Facebook by a friend, with a title of "the best waterpark you've…read moreprobably never heard of". Well, they were right on both accounts and my wife and I are now huge fans. The article got us there but the beauty of BPG will keep us coming back for years. After heading down some windy roads, 20 minutes or so off of the Pike, we finally arrived to an expansive, free parking lot across the street from the park. The road is somewhat busy to cross but nobody is going more than like 15 MPH so it's relatively safe, then the gate is right there so you may only need to lug heavy coolers a few hundred feet in total which is nice. We waited for 3:00 to roll around to get the $15 deal, as did many others it seemed. The line did move quickly and we spotted a nice area in the shade to put down our goodies for the day after getting our wristbands and waterproof stamp. I took a peak at the slides and on a 90 degree, weekend day.....they seemed pretty packed. So we ventured down to the lake just 50 feet or so from where we were sitting. The water was cool at first but certainly not as shocking as the ocean can be in New England. It was so CLEAN, no smell, no litter in the water...I was amazed. The swimming area is fairly large, probably three Olympic sized pools big, and is roped off with plenty of lifeguards. It steeply drops off and gets deep quickly, I never made it out to the ropes to see how deep it was there. You can bring many beach toys, rafts etc into the water here, all perfectly welcomed. We then decided to brave the lines for the waterslides which didn't end up being all that bad, maybe 15 minutes. These aren't going to knock your bathing suit from your waist or anything, they are fairly slow moving but still fun. There are three in total and all a little different, one starts out in a darkened tunnel on a steeper incline and another was lazily standard. Three lines formed at the top and you got to pick so we always decided to go on the one with the shortest queue. The line for the snack shack was long almost the entire day, I was really looking forward to some fried dough but never got to try any. That will be for next time and now I understand how the charcoal grills work. I may go back some day and spend the entire lazy morning and afternoon swimming and cooking. You likely need to get there super early to grab a picnic table on the weekends which also assists in having a place to put a grill. You could probably start up some charcoal on the ground but I didn't see anyone else doing that. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed by this place, it's a throwback to simple lake beauty and New England summers.

This place was so much fun! The slides are long. The wait is between 10 and 15 minutes... But it's…read moreso worth it! I especially love the fact that it felt safe. There seemed to be gates and guards everywhere! The bathrooms were spotless. I loved the fact that there was a separate changing room for the ladies. Spots really are first come first served. The beach is basically almost all grass so I noticed a lot of people with massive tent, set ups and large swaths of area that they would claim, lol. As far as the pond goes, it is one of the cleanest and clearest I have ever seen. It's nice that you can bring floats from home, as well as goggles. The food was pretty decent! And was reasonably priced. Make sure you wear shoes or sandals on the deck of the concession stand because it gets really hot! The only reason I took off a star? This is a family establishment with kids running around. I'm the LAST person to be a prude but HOLY COW- I saw so many cheeks, lol...and I was a woman who DJ'd at strip joints for a year... I am all for women's rights, but this should definitely be a safe space for children. ..,also.... add clam strips to the menu lol

Stopped by to have a picnic. Plenty of space to use one of the many picnic tables or even open…read moregrassy areas. The park was clean and was busy with family parties, softball games and tennis matches. Great facilities for any of your outdoor activities.

This park is Ginormous... There are Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts, Baseball Fields, Like 4 ponds…read more& miles & miles of trails all around it... The playground wasnt the best Ive seen but decent enough in size & activities to do... Will probably stop again when in the area.

Green Hill Park is amazing. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is so beautiful, the zoo is fun and so…read moremuch room to walk and enjoy. Definitely give this park a visit.

We had a beautiful day to walk around the reflecting pond of the Vietnam Memorial park located at…read moreGreen Hill park. Such a beautiful serene area. The plants and flowers that are planted create a peaceful spot. I do like the stations throughout the Memorial that give QR codes to follow up and read about the Veterans. Well done. Thank you for the Memorial park and thank you to the Veterans I do wish there were bathrooms or porta potties. Especially with young ones on the playground

The longest place name in all of North America. It's Lake…read moreChargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, or to the locals, Lake Webster. A small lake in an out of the way place, Southern Massachusetts near the corner of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Shaped a bit like a figure eight with two peninsulas that almost cut the lake in half, the name is from an Algonquin language and is humorously translated as: "You fish on your side, I'll fish on my side, and nobody fish in the middle." Cold and frozen at the beginning of February, the entrance I visited has a large parking lot and a large walking loop. Even in this weather, two women were getting their exercise.

I've been boating on this lake for 13 years, and yes--I can pronounce its full name, one of the…read morelongest place names in the world: Chargoggagoggmanchauggagaugchaubunagungamaugg. It's quite a mouthful! Purportedly the largest natural lake in Massachusetts, it's only about three miles long and one mile wide, which perhaps says more about Massachusetts lakes than it does this one. Still, it's a terrific local destination. The lake has a couple of marinas, three waterfront restaurants accessible by boat, a town beach with restrooms and a snack bar, and the popular Indian Ranch entertainment venue, which also includes an RV campground and the newer and quite good Samuel Slater's Restaurant. The lake offers something for almost everyone: fishing, swimming, boating, tubing, water skiing (there's even a water ski club), kayaking, and enough open water for all of those activities to coexist somewhat comfortably. Weekdays are wonderfully peaceful, making it easy to find a quiet cove or enjoy a leisurely cruise. Summer weekends, however, are another story. When the weather is hot, the lake becomes a very busy place. There are at least three eagle nests on the lake and one gas station. Unfortunately the gas station is currently closed. Dock space is in high demand, with waiting lists at the marinas. Development around the shoreline has steadily increased over the years. While a few natural stretches remain, nearly every buildable lot has been developed, and many of the original seasonal cottages have been replaced by sprawling year-round waterfront homes. I'm very fortunate to have this lake just a few minutes from home--and even more fortunate that I can usually enjoy it during the week, when the crowds are at work.

Learned Pond is so close to downtown Framingham, but it feels like you're in the forest. It has a…read moresandy, lifeguarded beach in the summer for swimming. At the end of the parking lot, shady year-round walking trails follow along the pond's edge for great views of the water and a nice walk. You can walk, drive, or take the Route 3 bus from the Mass Bay Community College stop.

The pond is lovely and peaceful in Fall/Winter, a nice place to escape the hustle and bustle of…read moretraffic, construction, strip malls, and more traffic. Framingham is lacking in open, public space considering its size (26 square miles), so this spot is special in its own rite. Enjoy the colorful foliage surrounding the water, or take a short walk in the woods next to the pond. Trailhead starts at the parking lot and dead-ends at the end of a very lucky property owner's yard. During the summer, it's probably a different story. I expect screaming children, trash, yelling parents, and overcrowding, but I'll have to come back and experience it to confirm these suspicions. As you can see in the photos, the parking lot is larger than the beach, which is sad and telling. The upside is that there actually are a few bike racks and presumably you could skip the parking fee if you bike here. According to the internet, the Town of Framingham operates three public beaches which are staffed from mid June to late August. Beach tags are available from the Park & Recreation Department for $10.00 per resident or $30.00 per resident family. Daily passes are available for $3.00 per person, per day. Non-resident rates are available.

Visited this beach a few times now. Clean, open space with plenty to offer. Enclosed area for…read morekids/families, a playground, benches, beach/pool chairs, grills, you can rent boats/paddle boats, snack bar. I only wish there was a rinse off station by the entrance for my sandy toes. $5 for Wayland residents $10 for non-residents.

Beautiful, fun, welcoming & well guarded. A bit pricey, and when summer heat is high the algae…read moreblooms interfere with accessibility.

Very nice area to walk, sit at picnic tables and there's a nice playground and it if open space!read more

We camped at the group site here this past weekend (6/21-23). I would definitely recommend camping…read morehere with a large group, though it does book up quickly. The group site can accommodate up to 15 people. We had 12 and were MORE than comfortable. The site was large enough for all 6 of our tents and a canopy and could have accommodated more. There was plenty of grass and mulch to set up on, as well as ample space for parking, 2 fire pits, 2 picnic tables and an extra large grill, making it easy to cook for a big group. It was also far enough from other campsites to avoid bothering them, which we were concerned about with 12 young adults. It was located very close to the ranger station which had toilets but no showers. I never checked out the showers because we only stayed 2 nights but the bathrooms we used were clean and well kept. A few bugs in them late at night but that can't really be helped. The mosquitos were present but not as bad as some of the reviews I read suggested. Between the fire, a repelling device and bug spray we were not getting eaten alive. My friend did find one tick but caught it before it burrowed luckily. Just make sure you're checking for ticks each night. Some of the group went hiking which they said was lovely with pretty views. We checked out the beach which was a short walk from the group site. It was mainly set up for kids with a shallow roped off area, though there would have been nothing stopping you from climbing under the rope if you wanted to go for more of a swim. The water was still very cold that early in the season so I didn't get past my ankles. People were also fishing and launching kayaks near the beach. The park was pretty busy the whole weekend, so definitely not a secluded backwoods vibe, which was fine by me since I haven't camped much. I also appreciated the close proximity to Walmart which was useful for getting ice when we ran out. There is also a liquor store a short drive from the campsite, though officially alcohol is not allowed. All in all I would definitely come back here and reserve the group site again. It was an awesome trip for our larger group of friends.

Terrible place for a hike. Poor mapping. A lot of paved roads as "trails". Steer clear.read more