Sampson Park is a nearly 200 acre preserve in Kingston along the Jones River. There are three certified vernal pools in the park. During hunting season, walkers and dogs should wear blaze orange to stay safe. The town started to acquire this parcel of land in 1950 with 52 acres. In 1963, the town added nearly 100 acres in honor of Elizabeth Sampson. The Bay Circuit Trail runs through Sampson Park. LOCATION: Elm Street Kingston, MA STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map Wicked Local Article [2010]

The Silver Lake Sanctuary consists of 100 acres of land along the shores of Silver Lake. The property provides the only public access to Silver Lake in the town of Kingston. The lake is a 640 acre pond. Silver Lake is used as a water source for the City of Brockton. (Source: Kingston Conservation Map) LOCATION: Access via Pembroke St (Route 27) Kingston, MA STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map Wicked Local Article [2010]

This 24 acre property consists of a rolling pasture and wooded upland next. Located next to Smelt Brook and Foundry Pond in Kingston. This site was once a former working dairy farm. (Source: Kingston Conservation Map) LOCATION: Baslers Lane Kingston, MA STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map

This 225 acre property abuts the Jones River and has three brooks that travel through it: Howards Brook, Pine Brook, and one unnamed brook. This large property area contributes greatly to the Jones River Watershed. A portion of the Bay Circuit Trail runs through the property as well. LOCATION: Access from Rt 27 parking behind Silver Lake Middle School STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map AllTrails Information Wicked Local Article [2010]