Very walkable trails through peaceful woodlands along the Three Mile River. Good parking, picnic…read morearea with grills available, visitor center, and bathrooms at the park entrance. While a little busy at the parking/trailhead area itself, once you progress a bit through the woods, things quiet down considerably and you're able to find tranquility and splendid isolation to your heart's desire (yes, far from the madding crowd ... good old Hardy). The main trail culminates at a dam with fish ladders and it's impressive to see the torrent of water gushing over. Upstream from the dam, the river flows leisurely and on a beautiful end-of-summer day like this, the water is a pristine mirror. Many trails to choose from (though they tend to be unmarked - but it's hard to get lost as they all tend to loop back to the main): we walked a branch off the main path that ran right along the riverbank; and we found another trail that went by a "fragrance garden" and a little gnome village which added a touch of whimsy. Great for the kids and many dog walkers (and am happy to say, no doggy doo-doo's noted, so glad to see owners picking up after them!)

Really beautiful and peaceful place to talk a walk. The trail is only a mile long but it's peaceful…read moreand nice for a quick break from work. If you go straight all the way down, you will reach the fish dam. Scattered throughout the trails on either sides are little paths that go to a fragrance garden, gnome village, and pine tree trail. Parking is free.

I'm currently marathon training and have done a few trail runs around the trails of the…read moreFreetown-Fall River Forest. The trails are well maintained, there was a clean accessible bathroom, and plenty of easy parking. What more can you ask for with forest trails?! Always enjoy coming here!

If I lived near here I would be here ALL THE TIME! Really impressed with this park. Tons of wide…read moretrails to walk and mountain bike through. There's a shallow pool here that's open in the summer. Bathrooms right next to it with a pay phone. Haven't seen one of those in ages. Lots of picnic tables with grills and water fountains. Parking is plentiful although I hear it gets pretty crowded in the warmer months. If you love jumping on your mountain bike and exploring as much as I do then this is the place to go. I will definitely be putting this in my rotation of places to ride my bike.

A park with a big…read morerock Dighton Rock State Park is named for the famous 40 ton rock that is now located at the park. The huge glacial rock was originally found in the Tauton River but moved to a small museum in the park a while back. The rock has strange petroglyphs on it whose meaning and even origin is very controversial. The rock was known and discussed as far back as the early 17th century and most scholars now believe they were carved by Natives Americans for unknown and forgotten reasons. Of course various other theories like Phoenicians, Vikings, Chinese, Portuguese and the ubiquitous aliens also are tossed around. Like an intelligent species is going to travel bezillions of light years to write on a rock. Beside the famous and enigmatic rock the park has about 100 acres of roads, trails and a pleasant picnic area by the river. Not enough room for any serious hiking but a nice place for dog walking or a stroll through the woods. Unfortunately the museum is only open by appointment so the rock is usually hidden away. However the rest of the park is a nice place for a picnic or to relax. We will probably never know what the glyphs on the rock mean but even without the big and curious rock the park is a pleasant place to explore.

Well maintained river side park with picnic area, basic sanitary services and small free museum…read moreshow casing a boulder recovered from the nearby Taunton river with petroglyphs of possible various origins. The carvings are difficult to make out. Informational signs are provided to stimulate thought and help you to draw your own conclusion as to its origins and authenticity. The park is a short distance off exit 10 on busy Rte. 24. The caretaker is very friendly and obviously proud of the park. A few walking trails are available.

Great place to walk! Quiet and very well maintained. Good wildlife - saw snakes and a pair of…read moreotters! Great place!!!

Ponds trails and…read morereflections Attleboro Springs has long been used as a place for prayer, reflection and thought. The land is located right behind the National Shrine of our Lady of La Salette and is still own by the shine but anyone is allowed to use the land as long as they are quiet and respectful. The area is almost 120 acres and has several miles of well marked and trimmed trails. Lots of pudding stone, maples and fragrant pepper bushes as well as several lovely little ponds. The trails have several little bridges and boardwalks to keep you out of the mud. One of the very cool things about the sanctuary is the Braille Trail. This trail has a rope guide as well as information in braille so that seeing impaired people can enjoy and learn about the area too. The hiking isn't strenuous but in the snow and ice can be a bit difficult. There are several areas where you can stop and reflect, pray, think or just rest your butt. There are lots of educational programs and lectures going on here all year long for kids and anyone else that wants to learn about nature or history. A lovely place to learn, reflect, pray, think or just have some fun

A brand new state…read morepark Sweets Knolls is a brand new state park that is still in the development stages. It is open to the public but to get into the park it looks like you are driving into someones driveway and then walking into their backyard. Not a lot of parking right now but it doesn't matter since know one seems to even know this is a park. It does have a large sign but there still is a lot of work to be done here. The park right now is pretty much just open fields with some trails down by the Taunton River. Some great fishing in the river and there also are places to launch a canoe or kayak. Lots of great old pine and oak trees are on the property as well as a little pond. The area was heavily occupied by the Natives American tribes and lots of artifacts have been found nearby so I suspect lots of historic treasures will be found down by the river by people with a keen eye. The property also has several miles of old rail line that will probably be turned into a walking and biking trail. The land is pretty flat so it's not a very challenging hike but I imagine this will become more of a casual place where families will come to walk, fish, look for birds or have a picnic. Sweet Knoll is indeed open to the public but it still needs some work to fulfill it's final purpose. It's great that the state purchased this land because the area is beautiful and allows access to the river. Right now it feels like you are walking around someones backyard but I suspect in the future that will change.

Like other reviewers said it does look like you're going into someone's private driveway but its…read morenot. We went and after we checked out the pond we went on a trail that was going in the direction of somerset. I think most other reviewers went the opposite direction. I didn't see any markers but the trails were easy to follow. Although I would be weary of people crossing the train bridge, especially children as it did feel a little unsafe. Overall I thought this was a pretty fun place to explore.

Lots of hiking options and varied terrain with forest and ponds and creeks. Use plenty of insect…read morerepellent and a hat for mosquitoes. Dog friendly and not crowded. Use GPS or something, because there are virtually no trail blazes and the various paths are numerous and complex.

Pudding stones wildcats…read moreand woods Village Park is a cool place to hike and spend some time looking at all the cool rocks. Most to the weird rocks around here are actually called pudding stones because of the rather odd appearance. Apparently some one once thought they looked liked a Xmas pudding with raisins in it. Or something. The huge rocks look man made but they are quite natural in formation. This were probably formed about 590 million years ago, give or a take a few millennium and are a classic example of a conglomerate type of stone. They are usually don't contain fossils but are still really cool to look at. Lots of them have cool and different colors that contrast the "raisins' with basic rock and the early settlers liked to use them for building. Kind of a natural type of concrete. I couldn't find out exactly how large the park is but it is definitely big enough to get a decent work out. Lots of ups and downs with huge rocks to climb over. Many of the larger rocks have cool names like Wildcat Rock and give nice views when you climb up them. The park does have some nice maps but it is sill easy to get lost. But that's half the fun. The park shares a parking lot with the Swansea Library so it can get a bit tight at times buy you usually can find somewhere to put your car. A cool and different sort of park, especially if you happen to enjoy geology. Lots of fun rocks to look at and examine while you hike and the larger ones are fun to climb.. A cool park to explore all year long.

Amazing example of how quickly nature can reclaim an industrial lot. 13 years ago this was a paved…read morelot with buildings on it- today it's a beautiful patch of woods and scenic waterways loaded with natural beauty. I'm so happy they brought this eyesore back to its natural beauty!

Really nice spot if your looking for some relaxation or to take some pictures of the nature here…read more Really beautiful landscape!

Massasoit is a great place to take a walk. There are many trails to explore. Very peaceful.read more

Very good place to hike and have a picnic also good place to bring dogs. I've been going here sense…read moreI was a kid really fun memories

Dogs trees and…read morelove Buffinton Park is a quiet little park on land that was donated to the town in honor of Thomas Buffington. A bit confusing to find because some on some maps the street and park are spelled Buffington and on others it is just Buffinton. Not a whole lot in the park, some swings and playground stuff and a few walking paths. Seems it's a popular place with dog walkers because we saw a whole lot of different canines while exploring the place. The park does have some pleasant old trees and a few huge glacier boulders. Unfortunately stupid graffiti is present in a few places around the park. None of it really offensive, just some local knuckleheads declaring their unending love for some girls, although I tend to doubt that spray painting your name on a boulder or wall really impresses many girls. The paths are nice and go off into the woods a bit but it's not large enough for a real hike. Just a pleasant little park for some quiet, see some nice dogs or read about the love life of a local kids.

While Buffinton Park appears to be a peaceful neighborhood space, there are so many discouraging…read morerules here that make it almost not worth visiting at all. First, no pets allowed! What, how?! During my visit, my husband and I were literally the only people in the park, and we can't bring our well-behaved, leashed dog to sniff around? Not OK. Second, there are so many signs posted throughout the park with the most ridiculous rules. I am guessing that at some point in the past this may have been considered a sketchy park (there are several large boulders covered in graffiti), but why make the rest of the community suffer because due to the childish acts of a few unruly adolescents? For example, there is "no congregating" allowed. This is so freaking vague and unnecessary. You mean I can't meet up with a few adult friends to hang out here or play a game of pick-up football? And I can't bring my [future] child here to meet other moms and kids for a play-date or picnic? With this kind of signage, what point is there to having a public park at all? The signs also state there is "no loitering in or near autos." I mean, I kind of get it. The intent is probably to discourage backseat teen make-out sessions, but does this also mean that if I drive my car to the park I'm not allowed to park it anywhere near where I'm going to be sitting? Again, vague and a bit nonsensical. Finally, the children's playground equipment here is dated and rusty. This is not really a problem on its own, but coupled with the park's other restrictions, I'm surprised there isn't a sign stating that visitors must keep off the playground entirely. In all, Buffinton Park is a little hidden spot in a quiet neighborhood where even the most law-abiding citizens will have a hard time figuring out what is allowed here and what is not. And since the park is not open after dark, make sure you stay far away after sunset and before sunrise, or your risk of being arrested increases exponentially. I'm not inclined to return.