A cute little place if you would like to just sit and play in a lake. Nice cool lake, you should…read moreread the Wikipedia stories about the place before going.

Lakes hills and…read moretrails The Princess Beach Conservation Area is a lovely parcel of land that includes a beach on fresh water Scrago Lake and pleasant trails that branch off into the woods in all directions. Most of the trees are pines so the hiking is very soft because of the pine needles, and the smell of the pine trees and ocean mixing together is wonderful. Scrago Lake is a whole lot warmer than the always cold as @#$% direct ocean beaches of Cape Cod Bay and usually much, much calmer. A nice place to bring the family and little kids when you don't want them to drown, get washed out to sea, or get eaten by giant kraken. There is a fee for parking cars during the summer but if you happen to know someone in the area they'll probably have a sticker and you can bum a ride with them. There is no charge if you bike or walk and in the off season you can park anywhere you want. A lovely and peaceful little area that is a very pleasant place to explore, take a short and easy hike or perhaps do some swimming. A great place to spend some time and energy no matter what the season.

I remembered coming here as a kid and I wanted to take my kids when we came to the Cape. The salt…read moremarshes were so cool and a great place to take pictures. Though, my daughter didn't like the smell of low tide! They had a cute playground and a pond where you could see tadpoles, frogs, and turtles. Definitely a neat place to walk around. Not super stroller friendly so unless you really need it - leave it in the car.

Well maintained trails. Peaceful place for reflection and meditation. There are a couple of places…read moreto sit down and the view from the water is one to behold.

This hidden gem has 2-3 miles of wooded trails for trailing running, dog walking, and light hiking…read more While the paved rail trail and the small beaches along the way are fun to explore, it's the wooded trails that are a win for me when I want a shaded run that's easy on the knees. Trails are well maintained and easy to navigate. Parking is available from the Main St Rail Trail Lot. For the wooded trail, you can either access it from the smaller secondary lot or take the main Rail Trail about a quarter mile down towards the river until you start seeing small paths on your left. There is a dirt service road with power lines running parallel to the rail trail that you will cross over. These power lines will also help navigate you back if you get turned around. I had to knock of a star because the trails are not marked so you can get turned around. Luckily the loops are short so you can't get too lost but don't be surprised if you end up in someone's driveway or come across a dirt road you weren't expecting. There are a few spots along the loops that have benches if you want to take a break and enjoy the views.

Great place to walk the dog. Beautiful views of the river and marshes along the way. However,…read moretrails are not well-marked so you're never sure exactly where you are (as a newbie). Clear trail markers would be very helpful. Though there were several dogs off-leash, most were controlled by their owners. Definitely worth a visit!

PROS: This park reminds me of a smaller Boston commons park! Landscaping is good, parking is free…read moreand plentiful, and it has a nice view of the water CONS: the fields are riddled with goose droppings so it's not good for field activities OVERALL: as long as you stay on the sidewalks throughout the park you'll be fine

Parking is a nightmare but beyond beautiful walk around! Bring a kite, a blanket to sit on…read moresomething to eat and read and you'll be set for hours!

A very nice walk all year round. The salt air is refreshing. The Boardwalk takes you over protected…read moreMarsh land. Parking is limited, the walk from the center is not long. After visiting here, take in Sandwich downtown.

A great place to take a walk first thing in the morning. Such amazing view. Soft sand and beautiful…read morerocks.

Located not too far from Chase, is Mill Creek. The paths have very minor overgrown sections, but…read morenothing compared to Chase. Since this is bigger and more room, there are benches along with picnic tables provided. The view is beautiful at the viewpoint, having a much clearer visibility all around the river leading to Lewis Bay. I'm pretty thrilled to see how great this park is, despite some very minor upgrades that need to be addressed. Take note, the bridge at the viewpoint may be slippery, due to heavy rain.

This park may be small, which is filled with numerous events that make it busy. The main attraction…read moreis during summer time, having concerts on Friday nights located in the gazebo, drawing many people. Another one includes an art display walkthrough, right toward the sidewalk. It has a unique concept, a whale I believe made of wood (completely guessing), painted with various subjects. Found that to be pretty cool. In the back of the park, there is a public restroom, including benches as well. Even with no events going on, this is a great place to rest and take in the beautiful spot. There are two entrances to the park, on Main Street and also Chatham Bars Ave.

This park is the venue for a little slice of Norman Rockwell style Americana fun every Friday night…read moreduring the summer. What you ask? The Chatham Band concerts! Picture a lovely summer night when the park is filled with families sitting on blankets, dancing, balloons, after a visit to the nearby Candy Manor and a live band playing for 90 minutes. I've been coming to Chatham since I was a baby and the BEST thing about this particular park is the free band concerts that are held here. According to the Chatham Band website, they just finished up their 85th year of performing concerts. The bandstand is named after Whitney "Whit" Tileston, who was one of the popular band leaders and the one I remember the most from my childhood. Whit passed away back in 1995, so it's nice to see this memorial to him! There is a small parking lot next to the bandstand, by the Impudent Oyster, but that will likely be filled when in season. If you don't mind a walk, I recommend parking behind Ben Franklin or by Yankee Ingenuity. The park is kind of quiet most of the year, but it's a nice place to take a break when you are strolling through this quaint New England town. There are some benches spread throughout the park. Thankfully, the town has added a building adjacent to the park with public restroom facilities.

A very nice place for a picnic, sunsets and enjoying ice cream! Maybe catching a rainbow!read more

A small park with benches, board walks, and docks for small boats or kayaking. Mainly good for…read morerelaxing and getting some sun. I didn't see any hiking, or trails. I probably no more than a few acres but there's plenty of parking.