Ridge Hill Reservation is a 350-acre town conservation property of open fields, pine and mixed hardwood forest, swampland, and two glacial eskers in far western Needham, crossed by named trails including the Esker, Chestnut, and Charles River trails.
What to expect
Trails
Named trails include Beard, Charles River, Chestnut, Drumlin, Esker, Fit, Field View, Hornbeam, Meadow, Muir Path, North, and Swamp; natural surface,…
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed at all times; handlers must clean up and remove pet waste
Hours
Daily, from half an hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset; entering or remaining after closing is prohibited
Accessibility
Cars are restricted to the paved driveway and designated lots; trails themselves are natural surface and not paved
Cross Country Skiing
Allowed winter
Managed by
Needham Conservation Commission
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On site
Picnic Grills
Grills provided in a designated picnic area; fires are prohibited elsewhere
Not here
No trash cans
Carry-in, carry-out facility; visitors must take all trash including pet waste with them
Common questions
Is Ridge Hill Reservation open today?
Ridge Hill Reservation is a public preserve in Needham, MA. Posted hours: Daily, from half an hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset; entering or remaining after closing is prohibited.
Can I bike the Ridge Hill trails?
Bicycles are restricted to the paved driveway and designated parking areas; the dirt trails, fields, and meadows are closed to bikes.
Why can't I play soccer in the meadow in summer?
The fields are actively managed grassland-bird habitat, so organized field sports are barred there from May 1 through September 1 during the nesting season.
Where do I park at Ridge Hill Reservation?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Ridge Hill Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Ridge Hill Reservation?
Dogs must be leashed at all times; handlers must clean up and remove pet waste
Is Ridge Hill Reservation wheelchair accessible?
Cars are restricted to the paved driveway and designated lots; trails themselves are natural surface and not paved
What rules should I know at Ridge Hill Reservation?
Visitors are asked to stay on marked trails to protect vegetation and wildlife habitat. No motorized vehicles (motorcycles, trail bikes, motor scooters, snowmobiles) except on the paved driveway. No hunting, trapping, firearms, bows and arrows, or other weapons. No camping, fires outside the…