Menotomy Rocks Park is Arlington's largest park, 35.5 wooded acres off Jason Street with unpaved trails, a playground, open fields, and a 3-acre pond called Hill's Pond.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
The Ring Path loop is about 0.9 miles and generally easy, roughly 20-60 minutes, on unpaved natural surface with about 75 ft of elevation change
Dogs
No dogs off-leash at any time in the wooded trail area; off-leash is allowed in the field/playground section during the town's standard off-leash hours
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Arlington Recreation & Community Services / Park & Recreation Commission
781-316-3880 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Picnic area
No permanent tables; permit holders bring their own folding tables
Common questions
How long and hard are the trails?
The main loop, the Ring Path, is under a mile and considered easy, with a modest 75-foot climb around Hill's Pond.
Can my dog run off-leash here?
Only in the open field and playground area, and only during the town's standard morning off-leash hours; the wooded trails are leash-only at all times.
Where do I park at Menotomy Rocks Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Menotomy Rocks Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Menotomy Rocks Park?
No dogs off-leash at any time in the wooded trail area; off-leash is allowed in the field/playground section during the town's standard off-leash hours
What rules should I know at Menotomy Rocks Park?
No vehicles in the park; picnic tables must be carried in on foot.