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William A. Rice Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 136 Google reviews · Running trail in Wrentham, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from William A. Rice Recreation Area'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 with a playground, picnic tables, tennis and basketball courts, baseball and soccer fields, and a restroom.
What runners say about William A. Rice Recreation Area
“Plus, it was very clean, has public bathrooms, and even a large tented area with a bunch of picnic tables.”
“Beautiful fields definitely well maintained.”
We are in Wrentham for a short time in summer. We had some extra time before an appointment so came here for a walk. It’s beautiful! There is loads of parking, well maintained bathrooms and mowed trails.
We only visited the spectacular playground but it clearly offers so much more including soccer fields, basketball courts, beach volleyball courts, walking trails and more. We’ll surely be back.
Trail conditions & character
“Plus, it was very clean, has public bathrooms, and even a large tented area with a bunch of picnic tables.”
“There is loads of parking, well maintained bathrooms and mowed trails.”
“Dogs are not permitted within the complex but I noticed a dog park nearby on the map.”
Plan your run at William A. Rice Recreation Area
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 508-384-5400
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
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