Callahan State Park is an 820-plus acre DCR day-use property in northwest Framingham with open fields, ponds, and about 7 miles of marked trails used for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
None; parking is free at all three entrances
Dogs
Allowed; must be leashed in parking lots, on roads, on the Earthen Dam, on Foxhunt Trail, and on any trail bordering private property, off-leash only in designated areas
Horseback Riding
Allowed year-round
Mountain Biking
Allowed year-round
Managed by
MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Info kiosk
Trail map available for download from DCR
Not here
No drinking water
No confirmed potable water source at trailheads
Common questions
How long and hard are the trails?
Trails cover roughly 7 miles across open fields and woods, generally easy walking with a few horse and bike routes mixed in.
Framingham hikers usually use the Edmands Road or Millwood Street lots; a third lot sits across the line in Marlborough off Broadmeadow Road.
Are dogs allowed off leash?
Only in areas DCR has posted as off-leash; everywhere else, including the parking lots and Earthen Dam, dogs must stay leashed.
Where do I park at Callahan State Park?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Callahan State Park?
None; parking is free at all three entrances
Can I bring my dog to Callahan State Park?
Allowed; must be leashed in parking lots, on roads, on the Earthen Dam, on Foxhunt Trail, and on any trail bordering private property, off-leash only in designated areas
What rules should I know at Callahan State Park?
Dogs must be leashed in parking lots, on roads, on the Earthen Dam, on Foxhunt Trail, and on trails abutting private land.