A former dairy farm off Plymouth Street that the town bought in the early 2000s and turned into a flat gravel-loop walking trail through meadow and wetland, with a community garden and picnic area at the parking lot. The Griffin family ran it as a working dairy from 1925 to 1968.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed under the town's animal control bylaw.
Accessibility
Full public access on a flat gravel path, described by the town as accessible, though no formal ADA rating confirmed.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Griffin's Dairy Reuse Committee / Town of Abington
781-982-2125 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Picnic area
Picnic area near the parking lot.
Info kiosk
Trail map sign posted on site.
Common questions
Can you connect from Griffin's Dairy to the Rockland Rail Trail?
Yes, the walk can be extended onto the Rockland Rail Trail from the Griffin's Dairy trail.
Where do I park at Griffin's Dairy?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Griffin's Dairy?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Griffin's Dairy?
Leashed dogs allowed under the town's animal control bylaw.
Is Griffin's Dairy wheelchair accessible?
Full public access on a flat gravel path, described by the town as accessible, though no formal ADA rating confirmed.
What rules should I know at Griffin's Dairy?
No sports fields or high-impact development permitted, to protect wetland and floodplain; the meadow is only mowed once or twice a year.