Borderland State Park in Easton
Exploring Borderland State Park located in Sharon and Easton is great way to spend a spring weekend. In 1906, Oakes Ames and his wife Blanche purchased land on the border of Sharon and Easton. The country estate they named Borderland remained in the family for 65 years. In 1971, two years after the death of Blanche Ames, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts acquired the estate and opened it as a state park. The familys home, a three-storey stone mansion built in 1910, still stands. Its twenty rooms are furnished much as they were when the Ameses lived here; many of Blanche Ames paintings grace the walls. Their illustrious histories remain in the house which is open for scheduled tours
The 1,570 acre park is ideal for recreational activities like walking, biking, horseback riding, canoeing and in the winter sledding, ice skating and cross country skiing. Leach Pond is absolutely beautiful and affords a few miles of scenic walking or biking around the loop. Wide expanses of open land, and forested areas combine with the pond to make for a truly quiet, beautiful haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
Where to Walk and Hike and Get Fresh Air on the South Shore Boston
At the Lawrence Newcomb Visitors Center please stop in the entryway for more information. There are no restaurants or stores within three miles of the park entrance; you may wish to bring a picnic lunch. There are restrooms, a water bubbler and a drink machine at the Visitors Center. Printed trail maps are available at the Center, and on weekends and summer months the main room is open, providing information about the Ames family, as well as special exhibits. The address of the Visitors Center is 259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton, MA 02356; phone 508-238-6566.
Hiking & walking
Borderlands features over 20 miles of hiking trails ranging from moderate to difficult. You can bring the baby’s stroller here for a walk.
Mountain biking
Most trails are available with some restrictions below. For the serious rider, head to NEMBA Trail or Bob’s Trail.
Fishing
With six different ponds to explore, be sure to bring your fishing pole. Bass, perch, pickerel and sunfish are often caught.
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Parking located near park entrance
Daily parking fees charged year-round
MA resident $5
Non-MA resident $10
It is a nice place to host cheap kids birthday party