A young riverfront park with walking trails in a wooded area along the Neponset River and Hawes Brook, with outlooks onto the river, benches and picnic tables, and a nature-based play area and classroom. Construction was completed in spring 2025.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
No dog may run at large in town, and on any public way or place a dog must be under restraint by its owner or keeper. Restraint means a leash, or at heel beside a competent person and obedient to that person's commands, or inside a…
Accessibility
Described as featuring wheelchair-accessible trails and green stormwater infrastructure
Managed by
Norwood Trails Advisory Committee / Conservation Commission
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On site
Trail
Walking trails through a wooded area along the Neponset River and Hawes Brook, with outlooks onto the river.
Picnic area
Benches and picnic tables.
Worth knowing
- The town received a $50,000 MassTrails grant that helped fund the park.
Common questions
Is Bernie Cooper Park the same as Eliot Park?
No, they are adjacent, separate parcels; Bernie Cooper Park is the newer riverfront addition next to the older Eliot Park behind Balch Elementary School.
Bernie Cooper served as Norwood's assistant town manager and civil defense director for 49 years before his death in 2021, and the park was named in his honor.
Where do I park at Bernie Cooper Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Bernie Cooper Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Bernie Cooper Park?
No dog may run at large in town, and on any public way or place a dog must be under restraint by its owner or keeper. Restraint means a leash, or at heel beside a competent person and obedient to that person's commands, or inside a vehicle. An owner must carry a device for removing waste and must…
Is Bernie Cooper Park wheelchair accessible?
Described as featuring wheelchair-accessible trails and green stormwater infrastructure