Recreational Resources

Recreational Resources in Franklin Mass

October 16, 2020
Bikes not bombs Franklin MA

Charity bike drive in Franklin Oct 24

Here’s an opportunity to get rid of those unwanted bicycles cluttering up your garage or shed: donate them for a good cause at the charity bike […]
June 10, 2020
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Riverbend Hiking Trails – Franklin’s newest recreation resource

Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts take note: there’s a new recreational resource taking shape in Franklin, MA. Called the Riverbend Hiking Trails, this 40 +/- acre parcel […]
November 6, 2019
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Franklin’s Trunkline Trail getting million dollar upgrade

Franklin’s section of the twenty-two mile long Southern New England Trunkline Trail is set to get a $1M+ upgrade in 2020.  An underpass will be built […]
April 24, 2019
ArtWeek 2019 Franklin MA

Ten days of art, culture, and fun at Artweek in Franklin, MA

ArtWeek 2019 gets underway in Franklin, MA on Friday, April 26 and ends on Sunday, May 5.  It’s part of the annual springtime celebration of the […]
February 13, 2019
Franklin Lifelong Learning

Fun activities for spring from Franklin’s Lifelong Learning Institute

Here’s good news for everyone in and around Franklin, MA who is weary of winter: the spring 2019 schedule of fun classes and activities has been […]
January 26, 2018
YMCA STEM

Franklin Y joins STEM movement

Franklin, MA’s Hockomock YMCA recently joined over 1,000 YMCAs nationwide in offering youth programs promoting involvement with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).  As described on […]
September 26, 2017
Beaver Pond Recreation Area Franklin MA

New artificial turf field at Beaver Pond Recreation Area

A beautiful new artificial turf field has been installed at the Beaver Pond Recreation Area in Franklin, MA. After some installation delays, the field went into […]
May 20, 2017

Franklin Recreation Department offers outstanding summer programs

The Recreation Department for the Town of Franklin, MA sponsors a wide range of fun programs and activities for the summer.  Offerings are for all ages […]
February 7, 2016

CNN/Money.com Loves Franklin, MA!

Franklin, MA enjoys a rare combination of an attractive business environment, reasonable property taxes, great schools and a high quality of life with ample access to […]
October 19, 2015

Fishing at Beaver Pond Recreation Area in Franklin, MA

The Beaver Pond Recreation Area in Franklin, MA a super spot for fishing.  It’s perfect for young anglers and is right in town with plenty of […]
September 17, 2015

Flag football in Franklin

Franklin, Massachusetts is celebrating twenty years of NFL Flag Football in 2020. The non-contact sport for kids is conducted at the  synthetic turf field at the […]
August 23, 2015

Franklin Sculpture Park another reason to love Franklin

If you are unfamiliar with Franklin, MA, the most important thing you should know is that this community of 32,000 on Interstate 495 in suburban Massachusetts […]