An 87-acre conservation reservation off Oakland Street with open fields, forest trails, and Bezanson Pond at its center, popular for off-leash dog walking under the town's voice-control rule. Deer, coyote, turkeys, and a wide range of birds turn up regularly.
What to expect
Trails
Trails easy to moderate, open fields grading… · natural, mixed dirt and grass
Dogs
Off-leash walking is common here under the standard town rule (leashed, or under immediate voice control responding to a single "come" command); not a fenced dog park
Accessibility
Open-field sections are walkable but forested trail sections are unpaved; not confirmed wheelchair-suitable throughout
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Ice-Skating
Allowed winter
Managed by
Natural Resources Commission (NRC)
781-431-1019 ext. 2294 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Centennial Park open today?
Centennial Park is a public preserve in Wellesley, MA. Posted hours: Dawn to dusk daily.
No swimming beach or swim access is documented at Bezanson Pond; the sourced water activities here are fishing and winter ice-skating.
Where do I park at Centennial Park?
Free lot (free).
Are there trails at Centennial Park?
Yes. easy to moderate, open fields grading into forested paths difficulty. Surface: natural, mixed dirt and grass.
Is there an entry fee at Centennial Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Centennial Park?
Off-leash walking is common here under the standard town rule (leashed, or under immediate voice control responding to a single "come" command); not a fenced dog park
Is Centennial Park wheelchair accessible?
Open-field sections are walkable but forested trail sections are unpaved; not confirmed wheelchair-suitable throughout