This resource is a combination of land owned separately by the Metacomet Land Trust and the Town of Franklin. (As shown in the above map, there is some land in the center of this area the ownership of which is “contested”.)

Nice walks in pleasant woods

Together, these parcels form a very pleasant wooded landscape with streams and ponds. There are occasional abandoned stone walls which mark what must have been at one point in the past cleared farm and pasture land.  You’ll have the opportunity to see deer, foxes, turtles, and hawks.  If you look carefully you see evidence of beaver at the ponds. This area is a good place for parents with young children to “go exploring”.

Access to the recreation/conservation area

Access is fairly limited and no designated parking areas exist.  You can get onto the walking trails within the Franklin Woods subdivision by parking on Bridle Path at the white picket fencing.

Another access point is at the cul-de-sac at the end of Madison Avenue (off Maple Street).

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Set on over 115 acres, Dacey Fields are a lot more than just ball fields!

Walking trails

There are extensive walking trails that wind though a mix of woods and cleared area.

Disc golf course

The trails also connect to a disc golf course that extend though the woods.

Ball fields

Dacey Field has extensive soccer and baseball fields. These get a lot of use!

Playground and dog park

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