A wooded conservation summit on Cedar Hill, once cattle pasture and now grown in with pine, cedar, oak and blueberry, held as parkland under a reversion clause from a Harvard University bequest.
What to expect
Dogs
Citywide leash law applies (10 ft max) if the area is treated as a public place; not separately confirmed for this site.
Managed by
Waltham Land Trust (advocacy/stewardship); no confirmed day-to-day manager
(781) 893-3355 · WebsiteWorth knowing
- Waltham Woods sits between Bentley University and the Girl Scouts' Camp Cedar Hill, which may complicate independent public access; visitors should confirm the current entry route before visiting.
Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Waltham Woods?
Citywide leash law applies (10 ft max) if the area is treated as a public place; not separately confirmed for this site.