A large former country estate turned DCR state park straddling Sharon and North Easton, with a stone mansion, several ponds, and more than 20 miles of wide, well-graded carriage-road trails through woods and fields.
What to expect
Entry fee
Daily parking fees are charged year-round: $5 for a Massachusetts resident and $20 for a non-resident, payable on the DCR Yodel portal or the Yodel app. Walking or cycling in is free. checked Aug 26, 2026
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on-leash; DCR requires a leash no longer than ten feet and no more than four dogs per person.
Hours
Sunday to Saturday, 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Accessibility
Main carriage roads near the mansion are wide and relatively flat, but not paved; not ADA-certified.
Fishing
Allowed Open water season, MA license required
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed Ice-free months, on the park's ponds
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
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On site
Playground
No playground on site.
Restroom
Near the visitor center/mansion area
Worth knowing
- A Conservation Restriction on the adjacent 300-acre Rattlesnake Hill property, held with Mass Audubon, protects wetlands and hilltop abutting the park's Sharon side.
Common questions
Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail network, and owners are expected to pack out waste.
Is there an entry fee at Borderland State Park?
Yes, Daily parking fees are charged year-round: $5 for a Massachusetts resident and $20 for a non-resident, payable on the DCR Yodel portal or the Yodel app. Walking or cycling in is free.
Can I bring my dog to Borderland State Park?
Dogs are welcome on-leash; DCR requires a leash no longer than ten feet and no more than four dogs per person.
Is Borderland State Park wheelchair accessible?
Main carriage roads near the mansion are wide and relatively flat, but not paved; not ADA-certified.
What rules should I know at Borderland State Park?
On busy days the park lot can fill and the gate temporarily closes to new vehicles until space opens up.