The Eastman Conservation Area, also known as the Newman Trail, is a 35-acre nature-study loop behind Newman Elementary School dedicated to longtime Needham science educator Tom Eastman. A roughly one-third-mile boardwalk-and-stonedust loop sits within a larger 64-acre, 3,500-foot school trail system used heavily by elementary classes and open to residents.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
About 1/3-mile boardwalk and stone-dust circular loop within a larger 64-acre, 3,500-linear-foot school trail system
Dogs
Needham requires dogs to be leashed on all public property at all times, with Animal Control issuing citations for unleashed dogs. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Accessibility
Boardwalk sections mean bicycles, strollers, and wheelchairs cannot access much of the trail
Managed by
Needham Conservation Commission
781-455-7550 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
Common questions
Who was the trail named for?
Tom Eastman was Director of Science for Needham Public Schools from 1967 until his death in 1973, and the trail was dedicated in his honor for use in the elementary science curriculum.
Where do I park at Eastman Conservation Area (Newman Trail)?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Eastman Conservation Area (Newman Trail)?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Eastman Conservation Area (Newman Trail)?
Needham requires dogs to be leashed on all public property at all times, with Animal Control issuing citations for unleashed dogs. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is Eastman Conservation Area (Newman Trail) wheelchair accessible?
Boardwalk sections mean bicycles, strollers, and wheelchairs cannot access much of the trail