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Franklin Sculpture Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 139 Google reviews · Running trail in Franklin, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Franklin Sculpture Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Park featuring a walking path around a pond and a variety of sculptures.
What runners say about Franklin Sculpture Park
“A nice, quiet spot with a pond that has a few really pretty/ colorful ducks and large sized turtles basking.”
It is a tiny park that has a trail around small pond with sculptures around it. Has some ducks and geese there which was a happy bonus. Took us about 5 min to go around a look at all of the sculptures, some of them have definitely seen a better time. Good for a quick stop, not worth the drive here intentionally.
Great little park. Only takes a few minutes to walk around but we saw some nice looking sculptures, was well as turtles, frogs, pollywogs and a whole lot of ducks! Very nice spot for reflection on the art and nature. Though it is small, it is worth it to drop by for a quick visit.
This is a nice little park. About a 25 minute walk around and that's stopping to read plaques, take some pictures and watch the ducks. The sculptures are interesting, but could definitely use some upkeep/care. It's in a safe location (right next to the police station) and was clean.
I grew up in Franklin and used to take lessons at the old swimming pool. It was nice to see this as a park now, relaxing and easy walk for families. Some of it could use some work, but was really peaceful and pretty to be out in nature.
Trail conditions & character
“A nice, quiet spot with a pond that has a few really pretty/ colorful ducks and large sized turtles basking.”
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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