Callahan State Park
Millwood st., phone: +1 508-653-9641, (http://www.mass.gov/dcr/p...) 820 acres of hiking, biking and cross-country skiing in northwest framingham. horse back riding, fishing or even a picnic are just a few other options as well. callahan is also dog friendly. on a hot summer day you will find dozens of dogs frolicking in and around eagle pond, near the south entrance on millwood street. there is no admission fees.
Farm Pond Park
Dudley rd route 135 to fountain street this park provides walking trails, picnic / cookout areas, a playground, and the opportunity for swimming, fishing and non-powered boating along the beautiful farm pond.
Garden in the Woods
180 hemenway rd, phone: +1 508-877-7630, (http://www.newfs.org/gard...). a 45 acre retreat containing a stunning selection of local flora and fauna. there are over 1600 species and a variety of plants and wildflowers.
Cushing Park
Dudley road. located near farm pond, it serves as a walking, running, biking, rollerblading and picnic area. it is dog friendly and no admission fees.
Nobscot Mountain
In north framingham. nobscot mountain and nobscot reservation provide over 1,000 acres of hiking, camping, and sightseeing, managed by the knox trail council of the boy scouts of america.
Fun and Games Family Entertainment Center
50 worcester rd. rt. 9, phone: +1 508-879-5707, (http://gamesandgolf.com). lazer tag, mini-golf, out-of-this-world arcade, and home of the ultimate birthday party.
Loring Arena Ice Skating Rink
1 fountain st., phone: +1 508-620-4877, (http://www.framingham.com...). public ice skating, private birthday parties, private lessons and leagues all take place in the arena. you can rent ice-skates and theres a skate shop and snack bar inside.
Beaches
Saxonville Beach
Lake road off of old connecticut path. staffed from mid june to late august. saxonville beach is in the historic framingham village of saxonville on the upper pond of lake cochituate state park.
Yes beaches in Framingham! Framingham has 3 public beaches. Resident permit $30 per family or $2 person, per day. Non resident rates available.
Waushakum Beach on Waushakum Pond
Waushakum Beach on Waushakum Pond, Nipmuc Road off of Route 126. Staffed from mid June to late August. Huge pond with view of the General Motors plant.
Learned Beach on Learned Pond
Shawmut terrace off of prindville avenue. staffed from mid june to late august. learned is a small beach located on a scenic pond.