With the beginning of Fall in full swing, parents alike are now placed with the task of finding new fun outdoorsy family activities. Since we can’t splash around in the pool or head to the beach for a weekend, it’s time for a new set of seasonal activities. To help us all get a little un-stuck, I’ve done some research in the department and with the help of some local resources, I’ve organized a list of parks and trails, along with some local apple picking locations, and nearby pumpkin patches. I hope you find this list to be both useful and comprehensive. Please feel free to write in with any additions or amendments to my suggestions below.
Belkin Farm Pumpkin Picking
[Photo Credits: Yelp.com Belkin Lookout Farm Photos]
Playgrounds – Wellesley, MA
- Bates Elementary School
- Brown Field
- Fiske Elementary School
- Hardy Elementary School
- Hunnewell Field Playground
- Hunnewell Elementary School
- Morses Pond Playground
- Ouellett Park Playground
- Perrin Park Playground
- Philips Park Playground
- Schofield Elementary School
- Sprague Elementary School
- Upham Elementary School
Parks and Trails – Wellesley, MA
- Warren Park
- Elm Bank
- Centennial Park
- Town Hall Park
- Fuller Brook Park
- Ouellet Park
- Philips Park
- Perrin Park
- Brook Path
- Charles River Path
- Crosstown Trail
- Guetnsey Path
- Beard Trail
- Boulder Brook Reservation Trail
- Carisbrooke Reservation Trail
- Centennial Reservation Trail
- Esker Trail
- Longfellow Pond Trail
- Morses Pond Trail
- Rockridge Pond Trail
- WCC Guernsey Sanctuary Trail
- Kelly Memorial Park
- Wellesely Grand Tour (10 mile loop using all the interconnecting paths)
Nearby Farms for Apple and Pumpkin Picking
- Belkin Family Lookout Farm – Natick, MA
- Tougas Farm – Northborough, MA
- Newton Community Farm – Newton, MA
I’d love to hear some further suggestions from you on keeping the kids active and entertained during the Fall. Together, I’m certain we can keep our families occupied until we start to see some snow falling!
