You don't always have to venture deep into the woods to be able to take a breath of fresh air. 

Lyman's Pond and Rice Reservation makes up more than 118 acres of land in Westwood and has several short paths to help get you from A to B without having to even get in your car.

The reservation was given to the town of Westwood as a gift from Henry Davis, Sheila Fiona, and Margaret Lyman. The Senior Center, the Fisher School House (home of the Westwood Historical Society), Westwood High School, and Thurston Middle School all rest on this large plot of land.

There are several ways in which to access this spot. There's an entrance to the paths behind Westwood High School near the soccer fields and also behind Starbucks on High Street.