Parks & Recreation
Blackstone River and Canal/lookout Rock
278 Oak St.
Uxbridge, MA 01569
Program Fee: No
+1-508-278-7604
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The Visitors Center is open year-round. River Bend Farm located at the Visitor's Center, is where a visitor may get information about the many trails, picnics areas, canoe access, watchable wildlife, interpretive tours, concerts and other programs offered. Lookout Rock is part of the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park. Lookout Rock offers an unparalleled view of the Blackstone River and th surrounding countryside. A marked trail connects Lookout Rock with Rice City Pond one-and one-half miles to the south.
Breezy Picnic Grounds Waterslides
Northwest Main St.
Douglas, MA 01516
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-476-2664
Monday: 9:00 - 7:00
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Sunday: 9:00 - 7:00
Ride the Alpine waterslides...swim in crystal clean Whitnis Reservoir..visit the snack bar and video game room..or just relax in the spacious, immaculate picnic.
Douglas State Forest
Wallum Lake Rd.
Douglas, MA 01516
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-476-7872
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Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing at Wallum Lake. Hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowboarding on miles of woodlands is also available.
Grafton Super Park
Rte. 122 South
Grafton, MA 01519
Program Fee: No
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An interactive playground with a kid's kingdom, climbing structure, and much more.
Mendon Playground
P.O. Box 2
Mendon, MA 01756
Program Fee: No
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Public playground for children of all ages located across from the town beach.
Millbury Woolie World
Washington St.
Millbury, MA 01527
Progran Fee: Yes
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Playground for children of all ages.
Purgatory Chasm
Purgatory Rd.
Sutton, MA 01527
Program Fee: No
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Purgatory has a playground, picnic area, and hiking trails, for family fun. The chasm a rocky area, may be too challenging for preschool children.
Rocketland
Oxford St.
Auburn, MA 01501
Program Fee: No
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Rocketland has a large wooden playground with fire swings and various other outdoor equipment. Picnic tables.
Sutton State Forest
Mendon Rd.
Sutton, MA 01527
Program Fee: No
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Located adjacent to Purgatory Chasm.
Upton Playground
Rt. 140
Upton, MA 01568
Program Fee: Yes
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Playground for children of all ages.
Upton State Forest
Westboro Rd.
Upton, MA 01568
Program Fee: No
+1-508-278-6486
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2660 acres of state forest perfect for cross country skiing, hiking, and walking the trails.
West Hill Dam and Park
518 East Hartford Ave.
Uxbridge, MA 01569
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-278-2511
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Harrington Pool, a natural swimming pool formed by the river, is located at the West Hill Dam. There are five miles of mountain bike, horseback and hiking trails through th woods. Park rangers offer nature programs, There is also a self-guided nature trail.
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