In our May 2020 post “Walking in Arlington” we presented a number of maps and ideas for walking routes in and around Arlington. In this post we are pleased to suggest some additional routes and resources. Remember to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and follow other relevant guidelines as indicated at each site. Arlington’s […]
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Walking in Arlington
We hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy during these difficult times. While social distancing guidelines remain in place to protect us all from exposure to Covid-19, we also know how important it is to be outdoors and enjoy the bounties of spring in New England. Arlington residents have two excellent resources […]
Chamberlin Woods: A Lesser-known Hike in Concord
For many of us in Arlington, going for a walk is one of the best antidotes for pandemic self-isolation. I live off of Pleasant Street near Route 2, and hiking up to and around Menotomy Rocks Park is a regular routine. On good days I go all the way up to Robbins Park and around […]
Take A Walk
Take A Walk is another project of the Arlington Open Space Committee. This project is designed to encourage residents to get outside and walk to Arlington’s diverse parks and recreational facilities. The Open Space Committee has developed a set of seven suggested and overlapping walking routes across town. The maps indicate safe walking distances linking open […]
Experience Arlington’s Open Spaces
Take a walk around some of Arlington’s many attractive open spaces. Arlington’s Open Space Committee has a number of resources that can inform and guide residents in using the town’s varied open space and recreation facilities. The Open Space and Recreation Plan for 2015-2022 documents many aspects of the community and its open spaces.Section 5 of the […]