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Sanderson Heights

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Waltham, MA
Right now

A 26-acre city-owned hillside parcel, combined with the adjoining 6-acre Jericho Hill Summit, forming one of Waltham's largest pieces of open space still without formal conservation protection, linking the Western Greenway to Prospect Hill Park.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Not confirmed
Dogs
Waltham requires every dog in a street or public place, including its parks and playgrounds, to be effectively restrained on a leash no longer than 10 feet. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
No gate; informal access.
Managed by
Waltham Conservation Commission 781-314-3845 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

Not here

No info kiosk
No kiosk or formal trailhead signage confirmed; site is not developed as a standard park.

Common questions

Where do I park, is it obvious?
No, there is no marked lot; the Waltham Land Trust has led guided hikes here specifically because the access points are not obvious to first-time visitors.
Is there an entry fee at Sanderson Heights?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Sanderson Heights?
Waltham requires every dog in a street or public place, including its parks and playgrounds, to be effectively restrained on a leash no longer than 10 feet. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Sanderson Heights?
Informal, largely unmarked open space without formal conservation protection or maintained trail signage; not developed to typical park standards.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (formal access point, dogs policy, exact geo confirmation). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.