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Breakheart Reservation Wakefield Entrance
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 Google reviews · Running trail in Wakefield, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Breakheart Reservation Wakefield Entrance's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Peaceful park with a lake and a beach for swimming and walking, plus picnic areas and playgrounds.
What runners say about Breakheart Reservation Wakefield Entrance
“You can hike on some of their trails, or simply walk the road for a quick scenic stroll.”
“The trails are well-maintained and offer a nice mix of terrain, perfect for hiking, jogging, or a peaceful walk.”
Breakheart Reservation in Wakefield is a beautiful spot for nature lovers! The trails are well-maintained and offer a nice mix of terrain, perfect for hiking, jogging, or a peaceful walk. The lake views are stunning and make for a great backdrop, especially when the weather is nice.
Great hiking area where you can get a view of the Boston skyline from Breakheart Hill and lots of other views of lakes and ponds along the way. We hiked 5 miles of trails but there was still a lot more we could have done. There's a lot of elevation changes so you're going up and down quite a bit.
Park in Northeast Metro Tech school parking lot. Beautiful paved road and dirt paths. Has swimming pond with lifeguard.
Oooh this place is great!! Walked for nearly two hours (sort of lost) in the trails. Great place for long walks, swimming areas, awesome place. Meet some staff along the way (adorable people too; very polite) loved it~ definitely going back again~
Trail conditions & character
“Great hiking area where you can get a view of the Boston skyline from Breakheart Hill and lots of other views of lakes and ponds along the way.”
“Lots of trails inside a well maintained paved ring around the park make this park a favorite of families and dog walkers.”
“Great hiking area where you can get a view of the Boston skyline from Breakheart Hill and lots of other views of lakes and ponds along the way.”
“The trails are well-maintained and offer a nice mix of terrain, perfect for hiking, jogging, or a peaceful walk.”
“Lots of parking available but on weekends during summer might be difficult to find spot due to the small beach access from this entrance.”
“Lots of trails inside a well maintained paved ring around the park make this park a favorite of families and dog walkers.”
“The park is extremely accessible with trails ranging from wheelchair accessible to moderate difficulty.”
Plan your run at Breakheart Reservation Wakefield Entrance
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemass.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM |
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