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War Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 535 Google reviews · Running trail in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from War 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

This leafy riverfront park with a creek, wooden bridges & memorials is popular for dog walking.

What runners say about War Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (535 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“War Memorial Park is a peaceful and well-kept park that offers a nice space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“The scenery is absolutely beautiful with waterways, waterfalls and bridges.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“War Memorial Park is a peaceful and well-kept park that offers a nice space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Great for pictures and reading and dog walking or just to catch some fresh air!”

Beautiful place to visit in every season. Scenic location, good for photoshoots.

★★★★★ — Maneesha , Nov 2023

Great very nice clean historical site. Park relax walk around listen to water. Great fishing also. Took my dog for a walk around seen others walking there dogs as well. There is a book exchange stand for people to take and put another in to read. Was muddy as expected due to all snow and rain.

★★★★★ — Jim , Feb 2022

Beautiful Memorial Park. Short walks through rolling paths under a wide variety of trees and bushes. The original stonework and structures are still there. I can imagine the mills and waterworks involved. Several plaques mounted on stonework for Veterans.

★★★★★ — Charles , Nov 2024

In visiting West Bridgewater for the first time I decided to go to War Memorial Park. It was a very cool and surreal experience walking through this majestic park. There are so many crevices and waterfalls and streams throughout. There is so much history as well to see and read.

★★★★★ — George , Oct 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“The scenery is absolutely beautiful with waterways, waterfalls and bridges.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 8 mentions

“Great for pictures and reading and dog walking or just to catch some fresh air!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“War Memorial Park is a peaceful and well-kept park that offers a nice space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.”

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Plan your run at War Memorial 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitewkpd.one
  • Phone+1 508-894-1217

Hours

Monday 6 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–8:30 pm
Friday 6 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 6 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 6:30 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find War Memorial Park

River St, West Bridgewater, MA 02379

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.