A 51-acre conservation property given to the town as a gift, adjoining Lyman's Pond, with informal access from behind a Starbucks parking lot toward the soccer fields behind Westwood High School.
What to expect
Trails
Trails natural, narrow and rocky where paths…
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed under Westwood's town-wide animal control bylaw.
Hours
Westwood's conservation land closes to the public a half hour after sunset and reopens a half hour before sunrise. The Conservation Commission can grant an exception on request.
Accessibility
Narrow, rocky footpaths.
Managed by
Westwood Conservation Commission
(781) 251-2580 · WebsiteWorth knowing
- The adjoining Lyman's Pond is known locally as a blue heron rookery that draws birders from across the region; together Lyman's Pond and Rice Reservation cover more than 118 acres.
Common questions
Is Rice Reservation open today?
Rice Reservation is a public preserve in Westwood, MA. Posted hours: Westwood's conservation land closes to the public a half hour after sunset and reopens a half hour before sunrise. The Conservation Commission can grant an exception on request..
Are there trails at Rice Reservation?
Yes. Surface: natural, narrow and rocky where paths exist.
Can I bring my dog to Rice Reservation?
Dogs must be leashed under Westwood's town-wide animal control bylaw.
Is Rice Reservation wheelchair accessible?
Narrow, rocky footpaths.