Thorndike Field

Thorndike Field is a dog-friendly location in Arlington, Massachusetts, where dogs can play off-leash. Current off-leash times can be found on their website.

A former farm that has been transformed into a public park with a ball field, playground, and views of the Boston skyline.

Hiking trails, a 1912 sandstone observation tower, and seats may be found in this 117-acre woodland park.

The Town of Thompson's Field purchased 57 acres in 1984, which is now known as the Thompson's Field Conservation Area. Groundwater running toward the adjacent public wellfield was mostly protected by the mosaic of woodlands and farmland.

Much of this land is thought to have been purchased from the Saquatucket Native Americans in 1668 by pioneer John Bell. The land passed through several owners before being purchased by the town over 300 years later to safeguard the Herring River, West Reservoir, and surrounding woodlands.

The Harwich Recreation and Youth Department's facilities and programs are open to all Harwich residents, both adults and children.