A roughly 50-acre town park along the Cocasset River with ball fields, picnic spots and a network of dirt trails that link up with the neighboring Cocasset River Recreation Area. The old swimming pond behind a chain-link fence has been closed to the public for years over water-quality and vandalism problems and is now mostly left to wildlife.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
roughly 1 mile of connected paths, extending further via the Cocasset River… easy · natural/dirt
Dogs
Allowed; must be leashed and picked up after under Town animal control rules
Hours
Half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset, year-round
Ball Sports
Allowed varies by field permit
Managed by
Foxborough Conservation Commission
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Picnic area
Picnic areas near the ball fields
Not here
No drinking water
No drinking water source documented
Common questions
Can I swim at Cocasset River Park?
No. The pond that once served as a swimming beach has been fenced off for years because of water-quality and vandalism problems, and a 2007 to 2010 legal dispute over converting it into a dog park kept it closed rather than reopened.
Yes, a gravel lot sits off Mill Street between houses 130 and 136, with a smaller roadside pull-off on South Street.
Where do I park at Cocasset River Park?
Free lot (free).
Are there trails at Cocasset River Park?
Yes. roughly 1 mile of connected paths, extending further via the Cocasset River…. easy difficulty. Surface: natural/dirt.
Is there an entry fee at Cocasset River Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Cocasset River Park?
Allowed; must be leashed and picked up after under Town animal control rules
What rules should I know at Cocasset River Park?
The former swimming pond is fenced and closed; do not enter the fenced pond area. No motorized vehicles, alcohol/glass containers, or unleashed pets on Town conservation/park land.