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Veterans Field
4.7 ★★★★★ 363 Google reviews · Running trail in Wakefield, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Veterans Field'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.
Park offering softball and baseball fields, a trail, and views of the lake.
What runners say about Veterans Field
“With the beautiful lake as a backdrop, it'll for sure become the talk of the town, state, even the world.”
“Great for jogging, lots of beautiful scenery.”
“Walkers, dog walkers(dogs who DON'T bark), sunbathers, and people just enjoying nature.”
I come here for the Wakefield Farmer's Market every Saturday from 9am-1pm. The Farmer's Market is great and has so many vendors selling locally made fresh honey, fresh produce, fresh fish, fresh pasta, fresh dog treats, fresh sauces/marinades, and so much more!
Lovely park to stroll around. Saturday farmer's market all summer. Great for jogging, lots of beautiful scenery. Even ducks and geese (the non chasing kind!)
Veterans Field is fabulous spot to watch the 4th of July fireworks. The lake front field area offers ample ground space to take a seat, rest your feet, and enjoy the spectacular show that Wakefield puts on. There's convenient free parking near the softball field.
The rain finally stopped, so we had our softball game, some of the ground was soaked, the lake was up, *totally needed the rain*. It was a beautiful sunset, not many bugs, the fish were rising, lots of people fishing, super cute rock garden, the ducks were all over the lake with their little ones, and there is a 3 1/2…
Trail conditions & character
“With the beautiful lake as a backdrop, it'll for sure become the talk of the town, state, even the world.”
“Overall, if you're looking for a family and pet friendly area to hang out, Veterans Field checks the box in downtown Wakefield.”
“Not a big park, the only downside is the restrooms they are porta potties, could add more parking”
“it's all grass and big trees with a paved walkway and views of the Wakefield Lake.”
“Not a big park, the only downside is the restrooms they are porta potties, could add more parking”
Plan your run at Veterans Field
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
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewakefield.ma.us
- Phone+1 781-354-8589
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–3 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–3 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–3 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–3 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–3 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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