Stony Brook Reservation

Turtle Pond Parkway, West Roxbury, Hyde Park.
617-698-1802

Open year-round, dawn to dusk. Enneking, Dedham and Turtle Pond Parkways wind through extensive tree covered hills, valleys, rock-outcroppings and wetlands; past Turtle Pond and into Hyde Park. Stony Brook Reservation contains 475 acres of scenic landscapes and a variety of recreational facilities.

Ten to twelve miles of hiking trails and bicycle paths meander through the quiet, forested portion of the reservation. Sunfish and Perch swim in the fresh waters of Turtle Pond, an easily accessible spot for fishing. In the Reservation's southern section are soccer and baseball fields, tennis courts, picnic areas , an ice skating rink, and a pool. A special feature is the John F. Thompson Center, New England's first recreational facility designed specifically to accommodate handicapped visitors. Reservations for the Thompson Center can be made by calling 617-361-6161.

Recreational Opportunities
Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Playground, Bathhouses, First-aid, Ball field, Biking, Accessible Fishing, Hiking, Picnic Area, Skating Rink, Swimming Pool, Tennis, Tot lot, Bandstand.

Directions:
MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills Station, MBTA bus (Dedham) to Turtle Pond Parkways.

By Car: From Washington Street at Forest Hills Station, 3 miles on Washington Street, towards Dedham, left onto Turtle Pond Parkway.