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War Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 535 Google reviews · Running trail in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
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.
This leafy riverfront park with a creek, wooden bridges & memorials is popular for dog walking.
What runners say about War Memorial Park
“War Memorial Park is a peaceful and well-kept park that offers a nice space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.”
“The scenery is absolutely beautiful with waterways, waterfalls and bridges.”
“War Memorial Park is a peaceful and well-kept park that offers a nice space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.”
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Trail conditions & character
“The scenery is absolutely beautiful with waterways, waterfalls and bridges.”
“Great for pictures and reading and dog walking or just to catch some fresh air!”
“War Memorial Park is a peaceful and well-kept park that offers a nice space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.”
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 |
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