Outdoor Recreation in Dover

Dover has many areas available for passive and active recreation. Please join us for guided walks on the 2nd Saturday of the month in April through November.

Open Space

Dover has open space for recreation owned by the:

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts / Massachusetts Horticultural Society (Elm Bank Reservation)
• Conservation Commission
• Dover Land Conservation Trust
• Hale Reservation
• Parks and Recreation
• Town of Dover
• Trustees of Reservations

Structured Recreation Programs

Structured recreation programs are offered by the Dover Town Library and the Parks and Recreation Department. Parks and Recreation manage the walking trails, playing fields, tot playground, tennis courts and basketball court at Caryl Park, located off of Dedham Street, and the playing fields at Chickering Field, across the street from Caryl Park.