parks and walking trails

Bridgewater State Forest
South of Route 104, east of Water Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324
A 60-acre working forest with wetlands, great for quiet walks and nature watching
More info: https://www.mass.gov/locations/bridgewater-state-forest

Iron Works Park
100 High Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324
Historic riverside park with remnants of old iron works and a walking bridge over the Town River
More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgewater_Iron_Works

Great River Preserve
End of Auburn Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324
Riverside preserve with flat walking paths, woodlands, vernal pools, and accessible river overlook
More info: https://www.wildlandstrust.org/great-river-preserve

TrailLink – Bridgewater Trails
Multiple access points in Bridgewater, MA
Directory of walking, running, and biking trails with maps and reviews
More info: https://www.traillink.com/city/bridgewater-ma-trails/