Needham Reservoir was created in 1881 by damming Rosemary Brook to provide water for the town. The reservoir covers an area of 124 acres and has a maximum depth of 18 feet. The reservoir is surrounded by a park that offers recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and boating.

An accessible trail, a 6-foot-wide path made of stone, wood boardwalk, or cement concrete, circles the Needham Reservoir.

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at the Needham Reservoir.