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Cushing Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 838 Google reviews · Running trail in Framingham, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Cushing Memorial Park'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.
57-acre spot on the site of a WWII army hospital, with open space & trails, plus a chapel.
What runners say about Cushing Memorial Park
“Nice place to walk , bike and play Grass is not clean as dogs allowed and we don't see many clean their dog part The road loop is what is good for a walks runs bike”
“It's beautiful in all seasons.”
“It's a wonderful place for a peaceful walk.”
“Best municipal park in the City of Framingham, MA, for all ages: Most used aspect of the park is for walking and biking on the paved circuit (up to 1.”
“Plenty of dogs on walks as well.”
This is one of the park that are on the top of our list. It has got a long loop for your walk. I see people from all age groups enjoying. Kids enjoy their bike / scooter. Lot of green area / picnic tables / parking areas. The walking path is very wide and you feel relaxed.
Best municipal park in the City of Framingham, MA, for all ages: Most used aspect of the park is for walking and biking on the paved circuit (up to 1.1 miles around); play area for younger children; open fields for frisbee and other recreational activity (including picnics).
Excellent playscape. The walking path is well maintained (concrete).. Porta potty available. Covered picnic table. Water play installation. The playground is natural, engaging and spacious. Dog friendly path/space. Swings, bridge, climbers, spinning wheel, seesaw.
Lots of parking, a level paved walking loop, play structures, and open fields. There's shade and picnic benches, and the grass is well-maintained.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice place to walk , bike and play Grass is not clean as dogs allowed and we don't see many clean their dog part The road loop is what is good for a walks runs bike”
“Three parking lots on different sides of the park are available to the public.”
“Best municipal park in the City of Framingham, MA, for all ages: Most used aspect of the park is for walking and biking on the paved circuit (up to 1.”
“Nice place to walk , bike and play Grass is not clean as dogs allowed and we don't see many clean their dog part The road loop is what is good for a walks runs bike”
“It's a wonderful place for a peaceful walk.”
“Lots of parking, a level paved walking loop, play structures, and open fields.”
Plan your run at Cushing Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Websiteframinghamma.gov
- Phone(508) 532-5411
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