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.

Growing up in the 60's and 70's in Medfield was a gift looking back in time. One of the special…read moreplaces in town was Rocky Woods. Summers where you could rent paddle boats and row boats, private picnic areas around the pond where you had your own site with table and fire place to cook on. Miles of trails with an observation tower that enabled views of Southern New Hampshire on a clear day. Winters were magical, ice skating on the pond that was well lit for night time skating and music with a very large rustic log cabin that overlooked the pond. A place to socialize, enjoy hot coffee and hot chocolate along with snacks and food. A second pond across the parking lot was used for hockey games, and both skating areas were meticulously maintained. If that wasn't enough, there was a ski hill with rope tow at the end of the skating pond. So many memories of time spent with friends growing up all winter skating and coming of age. It was back in a time when we actually had winter here. Now, all of this is just a distant memory for the now elderly who remember how lucky we were. Tragically, The Trustees of Reservations who own the property ended all of these activities, removed the parking lot and tore down the majestic log cabin. I can only imagine how Dr. Joel Goldthwait who gave this property to the Trustees of Reservations, along with a large endowment in 1942 must feel about what they turned it into. Thank you Mario Pederzini and countless others for making Rocky Woods what it once was and most importantly what it was meant to be.

MA Audubon's oldest wildlife preserve with over 2000 acres to explore. I had a little time prior…read moreto a concert and decided to take a quick walk in the woods to enjoy a little peace prior to the madness! Ample parking and clearly marked trails made it easy to navigate. I didn't get a chance to stop in the center as the doors were locked, but the facilities look great for all Audubon does. I did forget my spray and like a novice hiker went on the vernal pool loop which had average level of bugs that accompanied me during the loop. Great place to stretch your legs, leashed pets were a no go here for planning purposes, but don't fret they are allowed at neighboring Moose Hill Farm.

We had a lovely walk here! And my son really enjoyed the outdoor play area and the "path of books."…read more I don't love that they allow deer hunting, but I understand why (deer are destroying the plant life, and it's bows/arrows, not guns). If you're looking for a nice nature walk in the area, go here!!

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.

A great place for fun, outdoor and out of the box activities. We were a group of 4 taking the…read moreintroduction to Stand Up Paddle boarding class and it was a great experience. The instructor Stuart is a great guy and he taught us SUP the right way. They have many other fun activities like arrow tag, kayaking, axe throwing and a survival skills class to name a few. I would like to suggest this place if you want to learn a new skill and enjoy at the same time. I would be definitely be going back for a second class or maybe another exiting activity. This place is pretty new, less crowded and I hope they keep up the good work. Cheers!

We just had a great experience axe throwing with Adventure Activities at Castle Island Brewery…read more The AA staff was great, took pics and video for is while we threw, made it a great fun experience with humor. The hour long activity was well worth the $30 fee and came with a post throwing free beer, which was a great value. Highly recommend.

Dogs. Dogs driving…read morearound in cars. Where are the dogs going? To a big dog party! Paraphrased from P.D Eastman's "Go Dog, Go" Can be difficult to find. Located in the woods, behind tennis courts.

This dog park is great! I love how it is big and completely fenced in. My dog had such a great time!read more