Recreation

In terms of stunning, vacation-esque spots and fun things to do, Norwell does not disappoint. Located on the beautiful South Shore of Massachusetts, Norwell offers the woodlands and wildlife of a landlocked community, but with beaches and coastline right at your fingertips.

Norwell is home to the Norris Nature Reservation and the North River, among other walking trails, paths, fields, and parks.

If you're an ocean lover, the Atlantic is 5-10 minutes away, offering superb beaches, boating, and fishing.

Here, you'll never run out of things to do.

One of the most popular Norwell pastimes is Striper fishing. Whether you're chasing these game fish in a fully rigged vessel, or just casting from a local bridge, everyone has a chance at landing the big one.

Brochures are mailed to town residents quarterly. The Rec department has great activities for children and adults, so don't let another season pass you by!

Located at the corner of Circuit Street and Pleasant Street. Walk the path through the woods to the school courtesy of a year 2000 Eagle Scout project.

Located at the corner of Dover and West Streets, just off Norwell Center, is a popular destination for walkers, providing a beautiful trail to the North River, a pond for fishing, streams, and even an old mill stone to picnic at.

Located on Jacobs Lane, about 1/4 mile up on the right off Main Street, Rt 123. Click this link for their page.

Located at the end of Stetson Shrine Lane (off River Street, near x-way bridge), and also accessible from the end of Shrine Road, offers walking trails, North River views, and is less traveled than Norris' Reservation. See snowshoeing, below.

Gentle slope, perfect for youngest ages Gaffield Park, corner of River Street and Forest Street.
Steeper, narrower.

Jacobs Pond, at Main Street: at the Hanover line (Route 123)
Mill Pond, off Central Street: just 1/4 mile down from the Center
Norris Reservation: across from the Post office, off Dover Street
Tack Factory Pond: off Tiffany Road, near Church Street
Bogs and ponds: at Cross Street

A Local Gem:

Here's a rarely used trail that goes into miles of great skiing and snowshoeing in Norwell's own Stetson Meadows, accessible from the end of Stetson Shrine Lane and from the end of Shrine Road.

Of course, any of the trails can be used for snowshoeing, provided that there's snow on the ground, of course. We may just be partial to this one.