Borderland State Park

"This is a really, really beautiful place for families, groups, friends, kids and even pets. The Lake has a sprawling ecosystem. There are birds and chipmunks all around, and we even saw turtles and snakes (non-poisonous ones)! The foliage during fall is breathtakingly beautiful. One can do fishing, hiking, cycling, even picnic on the benches and tables. The Ames mansion looks great from outside, but we did not do the tour. Plenty of parking, $5 for MA plates. We paid parking via credit card at the lot, but you can use the app mentioned on their website, too. Restrooms are available near the parking lot."

"Very nice place. Dog friendly , even a spot to unleash . Dog water fountain Plenty of trails. Clean bathrooms Frisby golf . Plenty of parking small fee.."

"Really lame that there is a parking fee. I would probably go every day to exercise based on its close proximity to me but a $60 annual parking pass is not worth it.. Its a simple walk in the woods around a big dirty pond. There are a lot of trails and there is a lot of nature to see but its not much more than walking in any other wooded area. I dont care for frisbee golf or the stone mansion. I would give five stars if it were more accessible to the public. There also apprears to be some nice fishing spots."

"Totally nice and spacious place to go visit. Very nice scenscapes and places to explore. Not to keen on the parking prices especially the twenty dollars my friends from out of state would have to pay if they went here, that's ludicrous!!! A car is just a car, what difference does it make where it's from?? Does Massachusetts not want out of sate people to enjoy the parks?!?! Other than that we'll worht the visit."

"Awesome location, I found it from a photo shoot I did with some friends of mine from the area. The place is really a hidden gem so don't let the paid parking scare you off. I've only been during the winter but the beauty of the park still resonates. The trails are decently long but are very interesting to walk. A mansion used in multiple movies such as shutter Island, ghostbusters etc. Is also on the grounds. My favorite part of the whole experience is the little cabin next to the lake with a fire place that's usually lit for visitors to keep warm at. Beautiful spot and I shall definitely be back!"