This park is amazing! We were on the cape cod rail trail and needed something for the kids. The…read moreplayground is great. They have several structures that are small and large for the kids. Part of the area is shaded the other part is not. Does have a bathroom nearby. Will definitely go again.

Woods and bikes…read more Brook's Park is a very rustic park that has a wide variety of things to do. Some very nice basketball and tennis courts as well as a lovely gazebo for picnics and very gentle hiking trails with soft pine needles are found within the park. The park is situated right next to the 22 mile Cape Cod Rail Trail that goes through several towns and meanders down to the ocean for those intrepid enough to brave the chilly water to take a dip. The fact that the bike path goes through towns means it easy to stop and load up with liquid or better yet ice cream. The park is well used during the summer months and is also used for X-country skiing and snow shoeing in the winter. A lovely park to enjoy some activities or just find a peaceful and quiet corner for some relaxing and reflection.

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!

Great views! I would definitely visit there again! I go to…read moreCape Cod every year but this was first visit to Monomoy.

Cape Cod is a special place with a huge amount of natural diversity. The "Elbow" of the Cape is…read moreone of my favorites. This was actually my first visit to the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge. It was a short weekend and a beautiful Saturday in February, while the majority of New England was getting drenched. Sunday, the Cape was in line for that drench; and it did! So we knew Saturday had to be our outdoor day. I located the Monomoy Trail on my "AllTrails" app. The head of the trail can ONLY be accessed on the down sides of a HighTide. So checked my other app "Tides Planner" and we were in luck. The high tide was supposed to peak around 14:00. It was 12:00 and we took a sidewalk hike around Chatham until 14:30. Grab the car, drove over to the trail head. Along the way we checked out Chatham Light House and took a long look at the seals sunning on the sand bars below. Once at the trail head, NOAA has a really cool meteorology facility (nerdy I know, but read the information board - science). By this time it was 15:00 or so. The water was pulling back from the stone embankment revealing the sand trail. Over land isn't possible due to private properties. The looping trail was clear marked and about 1.3 miles. About a third of a mile down the beach the trail loop splits, over beach or to a moderate upland wooded section. We chose the wooded for a change. Along the way are more information boards and numbered posts for a self-guided tour. Eventually, we looped around back to the sand banks and dropping tide. Simply beautiful every step of the way in 360 degrees. If you visit, pay attention to posted signs to be on the lookout for horseshoe crabs (alive or expired) with an ID Tag which can be reported to the Maryland Fisheries Department (yes, another nerdy science thing).

There's not really much to take out of this place, but you do have a nice view of Swan Pond all…read morearound from the boardwalk. It's pretty narrow on the boardwalk, not leaving enough room for a lot of people at the viewpoint. There are steps at the end that lead into the tall grass, assuming for those who enjoy fishing. Keep in mind, it can get very windy on the boardwalk, for those who have loose items in hand. Limited parking is provided, only filling up around three vehicles. For views and sightseeing, make this stop.

We parked at the trailhead at Route 134 in South Dennis and on a beautiful Saturday morning in…read moreJuly, we had no problem finding parking- even with an open spot next to us which was great for unloading the bikes and stuff. The path itself is in great condition. It is shaded for almost all of the section we did. The pavement is mostly smooth - any bumps from roots underneath are spray painted yellow so you see they are coming. On the section we rode, the sides are not overgrown so there is room to move over for others passing. Other riders and users were all friendly and respectful- ringing bells or announcing their approach. We rode about 7 miles East from our parking spot, taking a nice break for lunch at Seymour Pond. Some of our party went swimming! We were all thankful for the plentiful bike racks, many benches, and a clean porta-potty. This was definitely a highlight of our time on Cape Cod.

Great hiking trail - maybe some ticks so just check after. Easy parking and a sign with some area…read moreinfo and list of wildlife in the area. Lots of flowers on the trail and some families fishing.

Nice little spot.. lots to do tennis and paddle ball courts. Swimming area was nice lots of people…read morefishing which was nice to see and hear of the excitement when the kids caught something and it's all free.

Brought my 11 month old here to use the playground but unfortunately it was better suited for older…read moretoddlers. The main playground area doesn't have much shade so it can get really hot. However, there was another playground hidden behind the tennis courts that had plenty of trees and shade. Plus it was sand instead of wood chips. The pond also has a nice sandy wading area for little ones to splash around in. Saw a few dogs in the water but not sure if they are technically allowed.

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 beautiful, peaceful spot, absolutely lovely at sunset, or moonrise…read more In season, it is off the beaten track, and less likely to be crowded.