The town calls this Harrington Park now, a nod to the YMCA day camp (Camp Harrington) that ran here starting in 1958. It's an 18-acre property still under active development, with a cleared waterfront on Sewall Pond, a vernal pool nicknamed Frog Pond, and walking paths through the woods toward the water.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Short walking trail down to the pond, with more trails and an overlook under construction as of 2026.
Dogs
No townwide blanket leash law; the Dog Officer can restrain a dog found in a public recreation area unless it's leashed or under the owner's control.
Hours
Town-owned land in Boylston closes to the public at 10 p.m. unless the Select Board has given written permission to be there later. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Managed by
Boylston Parks & Recreation Commission
774-317-9254 · WebsiteCommon questions
Where do I park at Harrington Park?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Harrington Park?
No townwide blanket leash law; the Dog Officer can restrain a dog found in a public recreation area unless it's leashed or under the owner's control.
What rules should I know at Harrington Park?
Visitors are asked to stay within the marked park boundaries and follow posted rules; the town's park page references a required Release From Liability Waiver. Town-owned land in Boylston is designated for the exclusive use of residents, property owners, and tenants of property in Town.