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Westborough Minuteman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 113 Google reviews · Running trail in Upton, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Westborough Minuteman 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.

ScenicQuiet

Park with a trail around the lake, as well as picnic benches.

What runners say about Westborough Minuteman Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (113 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 12 mentions

“Beautiful park, not super busy, AND we saw a bald eagle and a hawk flying overhead during the ceremony.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“Well marked and easy trail that will take around an hour.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Westborough is a quiet and peaceful town, this park is also close to Upton.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Well marked and easy trail that will take around an hour.”

Nice place for a quick walk around. I have passed through this multiple times in all seasons and it always amazes me. Its beautiful place for a sunset in all seasons. We finally made time to visit this after snow storm and full part was frozen and full of snow. Its not crowded so perfect for covid times.

★★★★☆ — Abhishek , Feb 2022

I came here with my friends for a walk. The lake was frozen and the ice layer was pretty thick and other people were also ice skating on it. We walked across the lake on the ice and it was a fun experience as I've never walked on the frozen lake before.

★★★★★ — Aung , Dec 2024

This is my happy place, I go there for walks or just to clear my mind.

★★★★★ — Raquel , Jun 2023

This is my favorite spot in town this time I completed trail of entire lake. It was very good at some place trail is not marked properly so just path to follow i captured some good pics as I went there as photography purpose

★★★★★ — Ashutosh , Jul 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 113 reviews →

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

“Beautiful park, not super busy, AND we saw a bald eagle and a hawk flying overhead during the ceremony.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Westborough is a quiet and peaceful town, this park is also close to Upton.”

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Plan your run at Westborough Minuteman 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.

Hours

Monday 7 am–5 pm
Tuesday 7 am–5 pm
Wednesday 7 am–5 pm
Thursday 7 am–5 pm
Friday 7 am–5 pm
Saturday 7 am–5 pm
Sunday 7 am–5 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 Westborough Minuteman Park

Westboro Rd, Upton, MA 01568

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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.