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Rice Reservation

Open to the publicPreserve · Westwood, MAUpdated Aug 14, 2026
Right now

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…
Parking
Not confirmed
Entry fee
Not confirmed
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed under Westwood's town-wide animal control bylaw.
Accessibility
Not documented; natural narrow footpaths, not step-free.
Managed by
Westwood Conservation Commission (781) 251-2580 · Website

Getting in

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

Common questions

Is Rice Reservation open today?
Rice Reservation is a public preserve in Westwood, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Are there trails at Rice Reservation?
Yes. Surface: natural, narrow and rocky where paths exist.
Is there an entry fee at Rice Reservation?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
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?
Not documented; natural narrow footpaths, not step-free.

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.