A 24-acre Town parcel off Cedar Street bordered by the swampy, slow-moving Wading River, historically the boundary between Foxborough and Mansfield. It sits across the river from a private shooting range, so gunfire may be audible during a visit, and it is where the first documented beaver activity in the town's recent history was recorded.
What to expect
Dogs
Leashed pets allowed under Town rules
Hours
Half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed only with a road portage at South/Cedar Streets; river is described as too swampy for wading despite its name
Fishing
Allowed river was formerly stocked with trout at the Cedar Street crossing but state stocking has since stopped
Managed by
Foxborough Conservation Commission
508-543-1251 · WebsiteWorth knowing
- The Wading River has marked the Foxborough-Mansfield town line since 1670.
Common questions
Can I wade in the Wading River here?
Not really. Despite the name, this stretch is swampy rather than waded, and the going is easiest by small boat portaged across the road at South and Cedar Streets.
Is there an entry fee at Turner Property?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Turner Property?
Leashed pets allowed under Town rules
What rules should I know at Turner Property?
The property borders a private shooting range (Independent Sportsmen's Club); visitors may hear gunfire during range hours.