I love to travel, but some days I just want to relax and spend a peaceful day with my family. When we want to enjoy a quiet day outside, we often head to one of Massachusetts’ fantastic local parks. Our favorites include Stage Fort Park in Gloucester and Bradley Palmer State Park in Topsfield. These outdoor spots have lots of activities for everyone in our family to enjoy. Cushing Memorial Park in Framingham is another great place to spend a relaxing day.

Cushing Memorial Park is such a beautiful hidden gem. Located on 57 acres of land, this local spot has so much to offer. The park is wonderfully well-maintained and usually not very crowded.
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It is beautifully landscaped with a variety of colorful trees and flowers.
The park also contains a paved walking path that is a little over a mile long. It is a great loop for a peaceful walk, jog, or short bike ride.
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Cushing Memorial is a nice place to stop and relax. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at one of the tables, or sit back and relax in an Adirondack chair.
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You can even grab a book from this cute little library. The library is located next to the park's Cushing Memorial Chapel.
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Little ones will enjoy exploring the park’s playground. It features a bridge, a see-saw, swings, and a climbing structure.
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Cushing Memorial Park is built on the former site of a World War II Army Hospital. Approximately 14,000 soldiers received care here during the war. The park is named after a neurosurgeon, Dr. Harvey Cushing.
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There is a war memorial on site as well as several plaques that you can read to learn about the history of the site and the war.
The park additionally has a memorial dedicated to the 17 people from Framingham who lost their lives on 9/11. There are also 17 trees planted in their honor.
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Have you visited Cushing Memorial Park in Framingham? What are some of your other favorite local parks? For more information on this fabulous outdoor space, please visit the City of Framingham website. For more outdoor fun in Framingham, be sure to check out Garden In the Woods and Callahan State Park. And if you are interested in learning more about the city, be sure to read Framingham by Laurie Evans-Daly and David C. Gordon.

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Cushing Memorial Park, 80 Dudley Rd, Framingham, MA 01702, USA