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…
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Not confirmed; no posted leash or off-leash policy found for this specific site
Accessibility
Wide, level cement and asphalt walkways run through much of the property, described as easy walking for wheelchairs and strollers
Disc Golf
Allowed year-round, weather permitting
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)
781-762-1240 x6054 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Restroom
Hawes Pool bathhouse (seasonal, pool patrons)
Community Garden
Norwood Community Garden and Food Forest on site
Disc Golf
9-hole disc golf course in the fields behind Coakley Middle School (course was being relocated for school construction starting March 2026)
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?
Not confirmed; no posted leash or off-leash policy found for this specific site
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