216-acre park with woodland trails, open fields and wildflower meadows, and bridges and boardwalks allowing views to swamps and marshland.
Mary Cummings Park is a 216 acre public park located in both Burlington and Woburn, Massachusetts. The former farm and estate belonged to Mary P.C. Cummings, who left the land to the City of Boston along with a fund for maintenance, to ensure her vision for the park was lasting as ‘forever open as a public pleasure ground.’ The property contains a variety of natural habitats including wetlands, vernal pools, forest, fields and thickets.
Property is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Free to all visitors.
25 Blanchard Road, Burlington, MA 01803
Route 95 N to Exit 51A to Cambridge Street, Burlington. Right on Cambridge Street, first right on Wayside Road, left on South Bedford Street, right on Blanchard Road.
Route 95 S to Exit 51B to Route 3A Burlington. Continue straight through light on Burlington Mall Road, left on South Bedford Street, right on Blanchard Road.
The primary entrance to Mary Cummings Park is the second parking area on left (south) side of Blanchard Road, just past the blue water tower; look for the Trustees sign at side of road. Additional parking and access to trails is available via the Burlington Multi-Purpose Field; first parking area on left coming from South Bedford Street.
The Pollinator Trail is a .8-mile loop that is wheelchair accessible. It can be accessed from both The Trustees and Burlington Multi-Purpose Field parking lots on Blanchard Road.
Picnic tables and benches are located adjacent to the parking lot and along the Pollinator Trail, this includes a wheelchair accessible picnic table.
The entry kiosk includes a map of the property. We recommend that you take a photo of the map on your phone so you can refer to it during your visit. Additionally, map stations are located at intersections throughout the park for reference and wayfinding.
Use this link to download a trail map before you head out.
Smack in the business area there is a great park for walking, playing fields and a drone flying area. Easy access and parking. Great nature trails which are well-marked. A perfect spot for a walking lunch!
– Trip Advisor Review