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Menotomy Rocks Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 350 Google reviews · Running trail in Arlington, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Menotomy Rocks 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.
Spread among the grounds are wooded trails, ball fields, a 3-acre fishing pond & a playground.
What runners say about Menotomy Rocks Park
“2022-02-28, peaceful & beautiful, like snow canvases with a nice sledding slope.”
“2022-02-28, peaceful & beautiful, like snow canvases with a nice sledding slope.”
“Nicely secluded, the wooded area has wide easy trails and good vibes, some scattered benches.”
2022-06-17 fri, an Owl family memorial service yesterday. about 2 weeks ago, 3 members died of rat poison. 2022-02-28, peaceful & beautiful, like snow canvases with a nice sledding slope. 2021-07-30 a charming little parade. Local favorite, especially for kids and dogs. about 0.
Nicely secluded, the wooded area has wide easy trails and good vibes, some scattered benches. Shaded playground area is decent. People let their dogs off leash in the field by the playground all the time, so beware if you don't want "nice" dogs jumping up in your face (or your child or dog's)
One of favorite places to go for a walk with our dog. In the mornings you’ll find dogs and their owners mingling. The pond is beautiful and the trails through the woods are easy to navigate. It’s peaceful and relaxing. Great little gem in Arlington.
Beautiful wooded area, perfect for an afternoon walk with the dog. Wish there was an official parking area, just parked in a residential area instead.
Trail conditions & character
“People let their dogs off leash in the field by the playground all the time, so beware if you don't want "nice" dogs jumping up in your face (or your child or dog's)”
“2022-02-28, peaceful & beautiful, like snow canvases with a nice sledding slope.”
“Nicely secluded, the wooded area has wide easy trails and good vibes, some scattered benches.”
“Elevation changes, large rocks, a pond -- you can pretend you are far from the city.”
“2022-02-28, peaceful & beautiful, like snow canvases with a nice sledding slope.”
“Wish there was an official parking area, just parked in a residential area instead.”
Plan your run at Menotomy Rocks Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitearlingtonma.myrec.com
- Phone+1 781-316-3880
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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