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The Middlesex Fells Reservation – Discover Boston’s Outdoor Oasis

The Middlesex Fells Reservation is a vast public park located in Stoneham. Covering 2,575 acres, it features diverse landscapes of woodlands, ponds, wetlands, and hills. Established in 1894, it stands as one of the oldest and largest urban state parks in the United States. 

About The Middlesex FellS Reservation

Address: 4 Woodland Road, Stoneham, MA 02180
Phone number: (617) 727-1199 ext. 406 | (617) 727-5380 ext. 406
Hours: Sunrise to sunset

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The Fells offers an array of recreational activities, including hiking, trail running, and biking, thanks to its extensive 100-mile trail system. The park is known for its scenic vistas of the Boston skyline and is a popular spot for birdwatching and wildlife observation.

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Visitors can enjoy fishing and boating on Spot Pond, and amenities like picnic areas, playgrounds, and horseback riding areas are available.

Spot Pond Reservoir, with its expansive 2,500-acre land, offers a delightful opportunity to engage in a leisurely day of boating. Surrounded by stunning natural surroundings, visitors can rent rowboats, canoes, or kayaks to explore the peaceful lake. The area is popular among families who can also enjoy scenic hiking and biking trails, fishing for trout and bass, and the chance to spot a diverse array of birds and animals on the three Spot Pond islands.

In winter, the park is ideal for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The Middlesex Fells Reservation provides a tranquil natural escape near the city, preserving its beauty for future generations.

Parking info: Gates open at 9AM.

Parking for Middlesex Fells Reservation is free in the following locations:

  • Sheepfold parking area, Rte.28
  • Flynn Rink, the Botume House and Virginia Wood on Woodland Road
  • Greenwood Park, the Stone Zoo and one “pull-off” on Pond Street
  • Straw Point Parking Area on corner of South Street and Rte.28
  • Bellevue Pond, Long Pond and other “pull-offs” along South Border Road
  • Jerry Jingle Park on Lynn Fells Parkway (please use caution crossing to reservation)
  • Crystal Springs Parking Area on Lynn Fells Parkway
  • Additional “pull-off” on Fellsway East

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