Medway's largest and most-used town park, built around a dammed section of Chicken Brook (Choate Pond) in West Medway, with a playground, splash pad, picnic pavilion, ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and a network of walking paths along the pond and dam. The redesigned waterfront area is for viewing, not swimming.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
A loop path circles Choate Pond and links north through Adams Street Meadow (crushed-stone loop, ADA parking) and the Chicken Brook boardwalk corridor toward…
Dogs
A dog may not be on any public property in Medway, including public ways, school grounds, recreation areas and cemeteries, unless it is with a person in full control of it and held firmly on a leash of no more than ten feet. That's the…
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed summer, via scheduled Parks & Rec paddle-night programs on the pond
Managed by
Town of Medway Parks and Recreation Department
(508) 321-4740 · WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Playground
Fenced playground with renovated play equipment, part of the 2018-2020 parks improvement project.
Choate Park Snack Shack
seasonal
The Hut (beach-area restrooms)
Open in summer only, next to the former swimming area.
Port-a-potty near ball fields
Common questions
Can I swim at Choate Park?
No. The pond edge was redesigned as a viewing area only; swimming is not permitted, and there are no lifeguards.
Is the splash pad open all summer?
It opens for the season around Memorial Day weekend and runs into summer, but it shuts off in bad weather or when the forecast high is below 75F.
Where do I park at Choate Park?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Choate Park?
A dog may not be on any public property in Medway, including public ways, school grounds, recreation areas and cemeteries, unless it is with a person in full control of it and held firmly on a leash of no more than ten feet. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
What rules should I know at Choate Park?
Swimming banned; the redesigned waterfront is for viewing only.