D.W. Field Park — Attraction in Brockton

This is a proverbial oasis in an otherwise bleak community. Miles of walking, jogging, and cycling trails. You will encounter all sorts of wildlife from amphibians, aquatic & other diverse birds, fish (there is fishing there also), and an occasional deer or fox sighting. There's a picnic area at the entrance. To the west side, there is the Fuller Arts and Crafts Museum that boasts many exhibits of local artists, including occasional student works. To the east, there's the DW Public Golf Course. Only blemish could be the extreme southern tip of the park where it looks like some homeless have taken up residency. They have been orderly and respectful of their living arrangements, thereby preserving these...

It’s beautiful, but people litter, absolutely everywhere and there’s not a single spot that you can walk where you won’t see multiple pieces of garbage on the ground. Also a skunk died on the side of Waldo pond near the parking lot and nobody moved it for nearly a month. It smelled horrible and was a contamination hazard for the water. I walk my dog here and he enjoys it, but there is so much water pollution i dont want him swimming in it or drinking it. All the broken glass makes it very stressful to walk a dog as well. I left 3 stars instead of 2 because it is nicer than anything else...

D.W. Field Park is an excellent stop for walking, hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking, and enjoying time with family, along with learning about local history. The park is open to pedestrians from dawn to dusk, and open to vehicles from 10:00 a.m. to dusk on Monday through Friday, and 12:00 p.m. to dusk on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Traffic is one-way, with half of the road reserved for pedestrians and bikes. One of the ponds is Brockton Reservoir, which has supplied drinking water to the town since the 1880s; do not swim in this or any other pond at the park. Plenty of parking...