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Dedham Town Forest

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Dedham, MA
Right now

A 77-acre forest squeezed onto a peninsula of land between the northbound and southbound lanes of I-95, reached through a single gate on Washington Street. Eagle Scout projects cleared and marked the trail network in 2015 and 2018 after decades of overgrowth.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
No town-specific rule found for this parcel beyond the general park bylaw context; treat leash requirements as standard until confirmed with the Conservation Commission.
Mountain Biking
Allowed year-round, snow-dependent in winter
Managed by
Dedham Conservation Commission 781-751-9210 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

On site

Info kiosk
Trail map created as part of 2018 Eagle Scout project

Not here

No drinking water

Common questions

Where do I park for the Town Forest?
There is no dedicated lot. Visitors park on the side streets near the Washington Street gate, Fay Road, Chickering Road or Carmichael Circle, and walk a short distance on a sidewalk to the gate.
Is there an entry fee at Dedham Town Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Dedham Town Forest?
No town-specific rule found for this parcel beyond the general park bylaw context; treat leash requirements as standard until confirmed with the Conservation Commission.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, hours, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.