A 27-acre parcel off West Main Street given to the town in 1999 by the family of supermarket founder Joseph E. Fernandes. Concept plans for a nature park were drawn up in 2003 but the site has not been built out as a developed park.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must be under restraint at all times off the owner's property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
Town of Norton (department unconfirmed) 508-285-0228 ·
What's here
Not here
No playground
no built park facilities confirmed as of last reporting
Worth knowing
- The Fernandes estate left a bequest for the park's upkeep alongside the 1999 land donation.
Common questions
Is J Fernandes Park open to the public?
It is town-owned land off West Main Street that was set aside for a park but never built out, so expect undeveloped open land rather than a finished park.
Is there an entry fee at J Fernandes Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to J Fernandes Park?
Dogs must be under restraint at all times off the owner's property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.