Was looking for a nice late afternoon walk while on vacation. Came across this spot that was around…read more10 minutes from our hotel. Lots of fast food restaurants nearby if you are looking to have a picnic or eat in the park. So many benches you relax on and there is a nice 1 mile walking path around the lake. This park has a lot you can do. Soccer and football areas, play structure, fishing - can even launch a boat, small hikes and a pool. It was so lovely we actually ended up coming back to take some graduation photos. Lovely spot!

Lovely pond and adjacent park. There is a looped one mile walk around it with benches.read more

Very cool spot to enjoy easy trails and wonderful views. The Solstice Stones at the top of Holt…read moreHill are interesting to see, and on a clear day you can spot the Boston skyline in the distance. It's a peaceful and enjoyable place for a hike that isn't too difficult.

Ward Reservation is definitely recommended for spectacular views. We went on the Yellow and Blue…read moretrails before sunset. The trail was well maintained and easy for walking although it was called as "moderate" in some other mobile apps. All the trail signs are clear and easy to follow. When getting to the top of Holt hill, you will be amazed by the Boston skyline without occlusion. Compared to the breathtaking view at Holt hill, the one at the top of Boston hill slightly disappoints me. It is still an enjoyable walk surrounded by the view of the sunset, but the skyline is missing. You may not get too much out of the elephant rock. Again, overall it is a fantastic place for walking, jogging, and biking.

It's hard to describe how incredibly beautiful, quaint, and unique this park is: Idyllic paths and…read moreold stone bridges so beautiful, it almost didn't feel real. It was like a movie set for a Colin Firth period drama. I went when the foliage was at its peak and the colors--red, orange, yellow, pink, magenta--were incredible. I can't wait to check it out in the spring, and am already looking forward to next fall's foliage. A group of friends and I spent the day at the park, followed by dinner in downtown Newburyport. Just a perfect New England fall day. One of the state's best kept secrets, for sure!

What a nice park, and have been visiting every fall to see "Maudslay is Haunted", a "theater in the…read moreopen" fundraiser. This may be our last year however as the parking rate increased. While parking is $5 for Mass residents, I've always been more than happy to pay the $10 fee for out of state visitors, but this year we were surprised to see that rate increase to $20 for out of state plates. I suspect that means that they have enough residents visiting and want to discourage those from out of state. For this reason, I'm only awarding 3 stars. The "Theater in the Open" event is lots of fun, a "spooky trail" geared toward children, but adults will enjoy it as well. Additional fee is $10 per person. If you want to visit, I suggest hitching a ride with an in state Mass resident to enjoy this hidden gem of a park in Newburyport.

Great hiking path. The hike itself is very easy and short with views right away I also enjoyed the…read moreboard walk paths. Dog friendly as well and decent parking access.

cool short walking path. interesting variety in scenery & paths are very well marked. parking is…read moreoff the street.

awesome trail everyone who has hikes this trail knows that this trail is one of the best for…read morebeginning hikers

Parked on the road because the lot was full with volunteers doing trail maintenance. The area is so…read moreopen it's hard to tell where the path is and some signs point you into the woods not to a path, but eventually we found the very impressive Pulpit Rock. There were also waterfalls along the way. You can go to the base of the rock but our knees were hurting us so we didn't. The trail was rated easy but I thought it was more moderate.

Just a nice place to walk or ride your bike well groomed trails with interesting views of the…read moreforest different rock formations little streams and brooks. Well marked trails with red and yellow systems even have a little camping area caves cliffs that you can climb and explore also you can walk your dog there. Nice place to explore with ample parking nice trails

What a great day!!!! My husband and I ventured out to the…read moreWindham Town Forest for a nice hike with lil Jack! :) It was a little muddy and icy in some spots, but the trails for the most part were very walkable. Took some great photo shots today! There is a rusted piece of machinery that looks like was left behind with difficulty of removal. Very neat to take some vivid photos with. My husband spotted a few platforms that look like are set up for camping ... if that is the case, we are in for some camping in the summer! :) Definitely a place to go for some nice walks ... change it up with Robert Frost Farm and the Windham rail trail! And! please note that it is easy to drive right by this place ... the sign somewhat blends in with the surroundings.

I've been taking my child to this 27 acre park for six years now. There is a baseball field, tables…read morefor picnics, and a massive, wooden playground wonderland called "Kids Kove". This has bridges, towers, walkways and climbing areas. One part of the park is for younger kids (under three), while the rest seems built for children up to fifth grade. Parents come from miles around to take their children here. Behind Kids Kove is a trail that leads down to a hiking trail along Baboosic Brook. There are boulders in and around the brook, so kids can walk out into the middle of it (the rocks can be slippery though, so be cautious if you try that.) You can't see the road from the hiking trail, and it has the feel of being up in the White Mountains. It's also a great place for adults to take a stroll. There are two bridges that one can walk across. Great place to take pictures. The park was originally named for two wooden bridges that once served the town in Colonial times. (Although the original bridges have long since been replaced by modern ones, the modern bridges do still sit on top of the original stone structures.)

Great for all ages. Clean, versatile and pet friendly on trails. Portable toilets…read moreSet up off season. A couple picnic tables near playground make it nice for a quick lunch or snack.

On Monday nights, Heritage Ice Cream (across the street) sponsors free music concerts. There are…read moreother events on the other days of the week, too. There's a paved foot path along the river. There are lots of benches and there's a small yet decently maintained beach with public restrooms. There are a couple of small parking lots that fill up quickly, but it's okay to park along the street. The paved foot path along the river is over one mile long. Great for urban hiking, walking, strollers, exercise.

There's always something going on here, especially in the summer - concerts on Mondays, Motorcycle…read morenight on Tuesdays, Monsters and Mini (jacked up trucks and Mini Coopers!) night, free movie nights on Wednesdays, kids night on Thursdays... Not to mention all the summer events like the African festival and Southeast Asian Water fest, among so many others. This is a nice, paved, well-maintained multipurpose path with lots of benches to sit on while you enjoy the beautiful Merrimack river. Well-lit at night with street lamps, it's the perfect place to watch a sunset while you enjoy an icecream cone from Heritage ice cream across the street. It's wonderful to see all the regulars while you walk and all the families enjoying the city. Arguably the best free thing you can do in Lowell on an evening.