Wellesley

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Wellesley

Fuller Brook Park

Date visited: 2/12/2024

Fuller Brook Park is a linear park that follows Fuller Brook through Downtown Wellesley. There is a stone dust trail called "Brook Path" that runs the length of the park, about two and a half miles long. The trail features a wide variety of different views as it passes through town, including schools, athletic fields, and the backyards of some very nice houses. On our way back, we made a loop out of one end by using the "Crosstown Trail," another inner-city trail through town. The trails are busy, with people using them to get around town, go for a jog, or walk their dogs. This was a fun walk, as these trails are different from most, as they go right through the heart of the town. The down side is that parking is a nightmare. The small lot for the park on State Street fills up quickly. We wound up using metered parking on Washington Street. Another downside is that there are a number of street crossings. Remember, this is Massachusetts, so even with the blinking crossing lights, cars are not necessarily going to stop! It was a mild day, with temps around 50, so a good day for a walk. Of course, this being New England and all, a foot of snow is in the forecast for the next day, so it was good to get out while we could!