A roughly 36 to 52 acre mixed conservation and recreation complex off Washington Street surrounding Coakley Middle School, combining woodland trails with a town pool, community garden, food forest, disc golf course and ball fields around two former swimming-hole ponds on Hawes Brook.
What to expect
Trails
Wide, level paved and crushed-gravel walkways plus shaded woodland footpaths link the ballfields, gardens and ponds; overall length not published, difficulty…
Dogs
No dog may run at large in town, and on any public way or place a dog must be under restraint by its owner or keeper. Restraint means a leash, or at heel beside a competent person and obedient to that person's commands, or inside a…
Accessibility
Wide, level cement and asphalt walkways run through much of the property, described as easy walking for wheelchairs and strollers
Swim
Allowed summer, Hawes Pool only (not open-water swimming in the ponds)
Managed by
Norwood Conservation Commission (trails/grounds); Norwood Recreation Department (Hawes Pool)
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On site
Restroom
Hawes Pool bathhouse (seasonal, pool patrons)
Community Garden
Norwood Community Garden and Food Forest on site
Pool
Hawes Pool, 1305 Washington St., seasonal outdoor pool with splash pad
Info kiosk
Printed Endean Community Walk trail map/brochure exists
Common questions
Are there walking trails at Endean?
Yes, a network of paved and gravel paths and shaded woodland footpaths connects the ball fields, gardens and ponds, and the town has published a printed community-walk map.
Is Endean the same place as Hawes Pool?
Hawes Pool sits inside the Endean grounds at 1305 Washington Street, so the two are often referenced together even though the pool has its own seasonal hours and fee.
Is there an entry fee at Endean Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Endean Conservation Area?
No dog may run at large in town, and on any public way or place a dog must be under restraint by its owner or keeper. Restraint means a leash, or at heel beside a competent person and obedient to that person's commands, or inside a vehicle. An owner must carry a device for removing waste and must…
Is Endean Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Wide, level cement and asphalt walkways run through much of the property, described as easy walking for wheelchairs and strollers