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The Freetown - Fall River State Forest can be found in Assonet, roughly three miles west of Somerset, MA. There is a day use area with wading pool, 50 miles of unpaved trails for hiking and biking and a stocked creek for fishing.
Address: Slab Bridge Road Assonet MA USA
 1 508 644-5522
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Dighton Rock State Park is located about four miles south of Taunton, MA. There is a museum on the grounds, however it is open by appointment only. Hiking, biking, fishing and non-motorized watercraft are the main activities here.
Address: Bay View Avenue Berkley MA USA
1 508 822-7537
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This park has five camping areas situated in the forest or along four of the forests' 16 ponds. There are 15 mies of bike trails and 35 miles of questrian trails for visitors to use. The Myles Standish State Forest is located in southeastern Massachusetts.
Address: Cranberry Road Carver MA USA
1 508 866-2526
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There are four lakes in this park for fishing, one of the more popular activities at Massasoit State Park. Swimming is permitted for campers only at the Middle Pond beach. Picnic facilities, hiking, biking and horseback riding are other popular activities at this park.
Address: Middleboro Avenue East Taunton MA USA
1 508 822-7405
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Demarest Lloyd State Park can be found in Dartmouth, roughly three miles south of New Bedford, MA. One main draw for visitors to this park is the 1,800-foot beach, which is perfect for swimming and picnicking. Many different species of wildlife can be seen from the beach as well.
Address: Barney's Joy Road Dartmouth MA USA
1 508 636-8816
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Pilgrim Memorial State Park is at once the smallest and the most visited parks in the Massachusetts park system. Housed at this park are Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II, a replica of the ship that first brought settlers to New England.
Address: Water Street Plymouth MA USA
1 508 866-2580
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Bridge Village Heritage Park
Situated at the southeast abutment to the Berkley-Dighton Bridge, this park is a popular recreation spot for canoers, kayakers, fisherman, historians and children. The park was created by the Berkley Historical Commission.
Address: 70 Elm Street Berkley MA USA
 Send an Email 1 508 822-3735
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The Myles Standish Monument State Reservation is home to the 116 foot high granite tower that has a 14-foot statue of Myles Standish at the top. Standish was the military leader of Plymouth colony, and this monument commemorates him and the era in which he lived. Picninc facilities are provided at the base of the monument.
Address: Crescent Street Duxbury MA USA
1 508 866-2580
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Wooded trails, open fields and rocky shoreline all characterize the Nasketucket Bay State Reservation. Hiking is the activity to be enjoyed at this park, located in Mattapoisett, MA.
Address: . Mattapoisett MA USA
1 508 992-4524
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The Fort Phoenix State Reservation is full of historical faetures and recreational opportunities. Swimming is popular during the warmer seasons, and showers and restrooms are located near to the beach for the convenience of visitors. Hiking is also a well-liked activity here.
Address: Green Street Fairhaven MA USA 02719
1 508 992-4524
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This is a 600-acre reserve made up of barrier beach and salt marsh, a protected dune environment and a campground. Camping is permitted from mid-May until mid-October, and swimming is permitted only at designated beaches. Horseneck Beach State Reservation is located in Westport Point, MA.
Address: Route 88 Westport Point MA USA
1 508 636-8816
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This park is just 8.5 acres in size, and overlooks Battleship Cove, the home of the U.S.S Massachusetts, a World War II battleship. The history of Fall River is explained at the visitor's center, and visitors can walk the boardwalk along the shores of the Taunton River, enjoy an antique carousel or sail around the lake with the public sailing program.
Address: Davol Street Fall River MA USA
1 508 675-5759
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Bird watching and beachcombing are both popular activities at Ellisville Harbor State Park. Also featured here is an 18th century farm site, a salt marsh and several miles of beachfront. In addition, harbor seals are regularly seen off the coast during the fall and winter months.
Address: Route 3A Plymouth MA USA
1 508 866-2580
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F. Gilbert Hills State Forest covers 1,027 acres of land around Foxboro and Wrentham, MA. There are 23 miles of trails that wind through the forest, including the Warner Trail that takes hikers through Norfolk County towards Rhode Island. Cross country skiing is available here in the winter months.
Address: Mill Street Foxboro MA USA
1 508 543-5850
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