A 100-acre memorial forest established in 1972 and held by the New England Forestry Foundation, one of the region's early community forests. There's no marked trailhead or parking area publicized, so a visit takes some local knowledge of where the property lines actually run.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on a leash at all times, with current rabies vaccination and town registration required; owners must pack out any waste. This is New England Forestry Foundation's own policy across its properties, and it overrides…
Hours
Open dawn to dusk, per New England Forestry Foundation's standing policy for all of its community forests, not a Blandford town rule.
Managed by
New England Forestry Foundation
978-952-6856 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Arms Acres Memorial Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Arms Acres Memorial Forest?
Dogs are welcome on a leash at all times, with current rabies vaccination and town registration required; owners must pack out any waste. This is New England Forestry Foundation's own policy across its properties, and it overrides Blandford's town default of no leash requirement.
What rules should I know at Arms Acres Memorial Forest?
Motorized vehicles, camping, fires, and alcohol are prohibited across New England Forestry Foundation land, and mountain bikers must stay on marked trails and yield to hikers.