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.

Beautiful place to walk and look for little treasures along the way. Dog friendly so be prepared…read morefor some canine interaction.

Great well manicured trails for some easy hiking. We started from the parking lot at Highfield Hall…read moreand hiked to Icehouse Pond. Trails are fairly well marked and maintained. Not exactly a challenging hike but good if you're just looking to get some steps in and enjoy nature. Don't miss the gardens at Highfield Hall as well: beautiful flowers and grounds.

There's a little Dog Park attached to the entrance to this spot…read more It's off a busy road

The first official Dog Park on Cape Cod, Fresh Pond Dog Park is part of the town's Fresh Pond…read moreConservation Area. A rugged-looking area that features wire-fenced enclosures and an easy walking trail through the woods. During the summer, its one of the very few legal places that dogs and their friends can swim and play without disturbing two-legged beach-goers! There are no fees and trash-barrel service may not be available (pack it out). There is ample parking for 8-10 vehicles. No restrooms. The park is an effort of the Dennis Natural Resources Department, Animal Control, the Conservation Commission, and the Board of Selectmen. Additional site improvements were donated by Cape Cod Kennel Club, Derbyfield Kennel, Eagle Fence, the volunteers of Americorps, and the Dennis DPW. Cape Cod Kennel Club supplies most of this information. Directions - Route 6 to Exit 9A and Route 134 SOUTH - Stay on 134 South through 3 traffic lights - Fresh Pond Dog Park is on the right (west) side of Route 134, one half mile past the lights at the Upper County Road intersection

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 place has been here forever but somehow I've always just gone past it. Since I've been on a…read morewalking kick over the last year, I'm spotting many places that I have zoomed past without ever really "seeing". That's one of the advantages of walking a ton - you slow down and see things that have always been there but you've missed. Part of my intentional consciousness of really viewing my surroundings. The Meadow on The Cove is exactly what it sounds like - a giant meadow of wildflowers overlooking the Orleans Town Cove. Very pretty and worth checking out. Not much to do here but there are two clearings with park benches, so you can sit & rest and reflect or read in peace. There's a small parking area when you first go in (room for 5 cars) but I had the place to myself the entire time I was there. A lace like this is part of the charm of a small town like Orleans. And don't forget the bees! TONS of big, friendly, fuzzy black & yellow Bumble Bees taking full advantage of this massive field of Wildflowers. There's something very zen about watching them make their rounds. (Full disclosure: when I wrote 'black & yellow Bumble Bees' above, it made me think of the metal band Styper! And Michael Sweet, the lead singer of Stryper actually lives on the Cape. Yes, I know I'm a weirdo. But still, Stryper Rocks!)

Pretty trails, waterways, swans and solitude. Sadly, some nasty folks leave furniture and assorted…read moretrash in the woods but overall, a treasure for walker, hikers and your furkids.

This dog park is super. It has separate areas for different sized dogs. It's fenced in. There are…read moretrash cans and bags. Folks are leaving water in plastic containers because in winter the town water is turned off. It has small gravel base. There are toys there to use.

My dog loves it here. There are 2 separate size appropriate areas..the people i have encountered…read moreare lovely...and it tires my high stress dog out completely!!!!!!!

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.