Recreation

Framingham Recreation

Within the town of Framingham, Massachusetts there many oportunities for recreational activity. The town is home to a wide range of facilities including parks, beaches, golf courses, hiking, fishing, organized sports leagues and much more.

Framingham Parks, Sports Fields & Playgrounds - detailed listing of public parks, sports fields and playgrounds located within the town of Framingham, Massachusetts.

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Beaches
The Town of Framingham operates three public beaches which are staffed from mid June to late August.   Beach tags are available from the Park & Recreation Department for $10.00 per resident or $30.00 per resident family.  Daily passes are available for $2.00 per person, per day.   Non-resident rates are available.

• Learned Beach
  Located on Learned Pond at Lower Shawmut Terrace (off Prindiville Ave).
  
  
• Saxonville Beach
  Located on Lake Cochituate at Lake Road (off Old Connecticut Path, near Wayland town line).
  
  
• Waushakum Beach
  Located on Waushakum Pond at Nipmuc Road (off Winthrop St, near Rt. 126 and Ashland town line).
  

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Callahan State Park
The park offers walking and hiking through acres of undisturbed natural beauty.   Enjoy horseback riding, fishing, or a picnic.   No admission fees.

Callahan State Park
Millwood St.
Framingham, MA 01701
(508)653-9641

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Carol Getchell Nature Trail
The 1/2 mile trail runs behind the Stapleton and Cameron Schools along the Sudbury River. Access points are: Sudbury Landing (by the Old Danforth St. Bridge), behind the Stapleton School & Jonathan Maynard Children's Center/Edwards Church Cemetary off Elm St., and end of Little Farms Road. Some boardwalk along marshy areas. To join Adopt A Trail program, contact the Friends of Saxonville.

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Cochituate Rail Trail
The Cochituate Rail Trail is a proposed multi-use trail which will extend from Saxonville to Natick Center, a distance of 4 miles. The Framingham section of trail is currently under development. A short section of trail may open to the public soon. The Natick section is in the planning stage. For the most recent update, check the Cochituate Rail Trail Web site, www.crtrail.org/index.htm

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Danforth Museum of Art
Traditional and Contemporary art exhibits, Children's Gallery, Museum Shop, and school.   Wed-Sun Noon-5p, Admission fees.

Danforth Museum of Art
123 Union Ave. Framingham, MA 01702
(508)620-0050

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Garden in the Woods
A 45 acre botanical retreat operated by The New England Wildflower Society containing over 1600 species and varieties of plants and wildflowers.

Garden in the Woods
180 Hemenway Road
Framingham, MA 01701
(508)877-7630, ext. 3302
email: drexler@newfs.org

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Loring Skating Arena
Public ice skating, Birthday Parties, lessons and leagues use the rink at different times, call for shedule and available services. Currently the Public Skating Hours are Saturdays and Sundays - 2:00pm to 3:45pm and costs $3.00 for Children (12 and under), Adults are $4.00. You can also rent ice-skates ($3.00 kid or adult), and there is a well stocked skate shop and snack bar.

Loring Arena is located on the corner of Fountain St. & Mt. Wayte Ave, (Next to Keefe Tech). Phone: (508)620-4877 for more info.

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Performing Arts Center of MetroWest
Accredited Non-profit community school offering private and group lessons in all instruments, including voice, group classes in dance and drama, and early childhood music and movement.&nbps;&nbps; Home of the Performing Arts Youth Symphony Orchestra, Blazers Jazz Band, Moving West Repertory Dance Theatre and the Mosaic Chorus.

Performing Arts Center of MetroWest
140 Pearl Street
Framingham, MA 01702
Contact: Inga Synnestvedt
Phone: (508)875-5554
Email: hansinga@tiac.net

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Non-Profit Recreation Groups and Organizations

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Babe Ruth Baseball League - (more information to be added soon).

Bay Path Figure Skating Club - register in early Sept. For info call (508) 429-1798. Programs include beginner skating, Free Style, Parent/Tot program, Adult Lessons, and precision skating teams.

Framingham United Soccer Club - ages 6 & up. Registration for Spring season or other information, call 508-875-3872.

Framingham Little-Big League - offers different levels of play and competitiveness for children between the ages of 6 and 12 in baseball, and children between the ages of 8 and 14 in softball.

Framingham Youth Hockey - All levels up to 16 years of age. Beginners age 5-9.

Pop Warner Football - Football and Cheerleading programs for boys and girls ages 7-15.   FWP is a non profit organization committed to building leadership, learning skills, teamwork and discipline in the young participants of both programs.   Member Pop Warner Bay State Conference of Massachusetts.

Temple Beth Am Brotherhood Basketball League - 5th grade and up. Program includes league competition for all boys & girls. Register in early October. For more information call Steve Bell at 978-443-5222.

Framingham Youth Lacrosse , up to age 14. Spring & informal fall seasons.

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Town of Framingham, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs
The Town of Framingham offers a variety of programs ranging from arts and crafts to yoga, including swimming, skating, tennis, and other sporting, play, and recreational activities.   Pre-school playgroups, youth and adult trips, and many special events.   The Park & Rec. office is located in the brick building just inside the Union Ave. entrance to Bowditch Field.

For more information browse the list of PARK & REC PROGRAMS, or contact:

Framingham Parks and Recreation Dept.
475 Union Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702
(508)532-5960