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Walden Farms Conservation Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Foxborough, MA · Field at 200 Mechanic Street
Right now

A 60-acre parcel donated by Walden Farms Corp. as the open-space portion of its subdivision, with a field, vernal pools, wetlands and forest but no formal trail system as of the Town's 2018 guide. A Foxborough teen's multi-year water-quality study of its three vernal pools placed at the state science fair and reached the Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition.

What to expect

Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Leashed pets allowed under Town rules
Hours
Half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Foxborough Conservation Commission 508-543-1251 · Website

What's here

Not here

No info kiosk

Worth knowing

  • A Foxborough teen's water-quality study of the property's three vernal pools won state and regional science-fair honors and an invitation to the Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition.

Common questions

Are there marked trails?
As of the Town's most recent guide, no, the property has a field, wetlands and forest but no formal trail system.
Is there an entry fee at Walden Farms Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Walden Farms Conservation Area?
Leashed pets allowed under Town rules
What rules should I know at Walden Farms Conservation Area?
General Town conservation-land rules apply: no collecting wildlife or plants, no motor vehicles.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility, restrooms). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-11-06.