Kennard Park is a 14-acre wooded conservation park in Newton Centre around the old Kennard Estate (now Parks & Recreation HQ), with marked walking trails, a public sculpture trail installed by Friends of Kennard Park, and trail connections into Brookline's Lost Pond Reservation.
What to expect
Trails
Marked walking trails through 14 acres of woods and wetlands, including a public sculpture trail; connects to Brookline's Lost Pond Reservation/Conservation…
Entry fee
None; free to enter. checked Jul 15, 2026
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted, max three per person, must stay on trails, not allowed in ponds/wetlands, owners must clean up.
Hours
Dawn to dusk (conservation-area convention).
Accessibility
A wheelchair-accessible trail segment is reported near the main entrance.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
City of Newton Conservation Commission / Parks and Recreation Department
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On site
Restroom
On site near the Parks & Recreation HQ building
Info kiosk
Trail map / sculpture trail signage.
Common questions
Is Kennard Park open today?
Kennard Park is a public preserve in Newton, MA. Posted hours: Dawn to dusk (conservation-area convention)..
Is Kennard Park's trail accessible?
A wheelchair-accessible segment exists near the main Dudley Road entrance; the rest of the trail network is natural surface.
Where do I park at Kennard Park?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Kennard Park?
None; free to enter.
Can I bring my dog to Kennard Park?
Leashed dogs permitted, max three per person, must stay on trails, not allowed in ponds/wetlands, owners must clean up.
Is Kennard Park wheelchair accessible?
A wheelchair-accessible trail segment is reported near the main entrance.
What rules should I know at Kennard Park?
Bicycles not allowed on conservation-area trails; dogs must be leashed, max three per person, not allowed in water.