Pond Meadow Park

Dog friendly ADA: Yes, incl. restrooms; crushed-stone path to picnic/fishing dock (paved path has steep grades) Free

Located in Braintree, Pond Meadow Park is a 320 acre property featuring scenic pond views. This trail system accommodates hiking, biking, and picnicking. Two miles of paved trail circle the 20-acre pond, with additional woodland paths branching off, and a boat launch sits just beyond the picnic area -- the whole loop is stroller- and wheelchair-friendly, and horses are welcome too. Also explore Monatiquot River – Middle Street Loop Trail and Braintree Town Forest, other trails in Braintree. Try Braintree Town Forest for a similar trail experience featuring pond.

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Town Braintree

Size 320 acres

ADA access Yes, incl. restrooms; crushed-stone path to picnic/fishing dock (paved path has steep grades)

Difficulty Moderate

Dog-friendly Yes

Managed by Town

Parking Limited on-site lot at 470 Liberty St, Braintree; more on Summer St, Weymouth

Cost Free

Water type Pond

Waterbody Smelt Brook (Fore River watershed)

Facilities Two rangers, benches, two shaded picnic areas, trash & dog-waste receptacles, fishing piers/platforms, kayak/canoe launch, geocache