The Hopedale pond and parklands are often regarded as the “crown jewels” of the town and the surrounding area. The initiation of Parklands acquisition was in 1899, and in 1900 the town brought in Warren H. Manning to help architect the entire layout. As the years have passed, lives have grown busier, but on most days you will still find the Pond and Parklands being used by Hopedale citizens as well as people from the surrounding communities.

There is no parking on the pond boat ramp or at the spaces next to the bathhouse. This area is well-marked and the Hopedale Police Department ticket unauthorized and non-handicap vehicles parked in this area. This area is a drop-off zone only. Vehicles should be parked along Hopedale Street.

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at Hopedale Pond.