D.W. FieldInLine Skating in Greater Boston |
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Terrain
Flat with one hill Surface
Smooth with some gravel Scenery
Good scenery Auto Traffic
The right lane of the loop is closed to vehicular traffic from 9:00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays,
and holidays. The left side of the loop is reserved for walkers, bicyclists,
and inline skaters. Pedestrian Traffic
Light to Moderate Distance
3 miles |
Brockton
D.W. Field Park is a challenging loop with good scenery, a hill for leg strengthening,
and straight stretches for speed. It can also be used for more leisurely skates
and relaxation. An extension of the D.W. Field Golf Course, the land was deeded
to Brockton in the mid-1940s by wealthy entrepreneur Daren Waldo Field. Field,
along with several other investors from the area, made his money in shoe manufacturing.
Brockton, for instance, is home to athletic shoe manufacturers such as Etonic.
The skating loop, approximately three miles long, circles Brockton Reservoir
and Waldo Lake. Everybody moves in a counterclockwise direction.
To get to D.W. Field Park, take Rte. 93 south to Rte. 24. Proceed south on
Rte. 24 through Randolph. Take Exit 19 and get on Harrison Blvd. Then take
your first right directly to Pond Street. Pond Street will take you straight
to D.W. Field Park. There is usually parking along the side of the road.
As you start from Pond Street, the first half of the loop is flat. This section
follows West Parkway. The second half, East Parkway, starts with a hill. The
loop crosses South Street twice. There is no stop sign for traffic, so be
sure to look both ways before entering the intersection. South Street divides
Brockton Reservoir and Lake Waldo. Along East Parkway there are several small
walking trails to explore as well as opportunities to feed the ducks. East
Parkway heads north and will drop you back to your starting point. You will
also pass Upper Porter Pond as you return. Copyright ©2002 |
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