Best identified as the town's Greendale Avenue conservation land, this is a narrow, roughly 40-acre wooded buffer that runs about 1.5 miles between Greendale Avenue and Route 128/I-95, now linked by an easement behind the Modera Needham apartments. The parcel's exact official name isn't confirmed.
What to expect
Trails
About 1.5 miles of linear trail running parallel to Greendale Avenue and Route 128/I-95 through the wooded buffer
Entry fee
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; Needham charges no parking sticker at its ordinary parks and fields; only the Rosemary Recreation Complex runs a paid resident swim-pass program. checked Jul 24, 2026
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.
Managed by
Needham Conservation Commission
781-455-7550 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Parkland the official name of this place?
Town trail resources refer to this stretch as the Greendale Avenue trail; 'Parkland' does not appear as an official name in town records.
Is there an entry fee at Parkland?
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; Needham charges no parking sticker at its ordinary parks and fields; only the Rosemary Recreation Complex runs a paid resident swim-pass program.
Can I bring my dog to Parkland?
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.