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MetroWest Recreation Guide: MORE Get Up & Go! is published by the MetroWest Tourism and Visitors Bureau, 1671 Worcester Road, Suite 301, Framingham, MA 01701. 508-361-9881 Funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.

Design: Garfinkle Design | ninagarfinkle.com Illustrations: christopherjagmin.com Cover Photos: DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum/ Landry’s Bicycles (middle); Melissa Ostrow (bottom)

MetroWest 2014 RECREATION GUIDEFAMILY ACTIVITIES • RACE MAP • TRAILS

In MetroWest every April, there’s a spring in our step. The new season brings MORE reasons to get up and go! Walk, bike, run, canoe, and explore our five state parks, three wildlife sanctuaries, three major rivers, four botanic gardens, countless miles of trails, and numerous lakes and ponds. Indoors, the offerings are equally convenient, affordable, and family-friendly.

And on the morning of April 21, MetroWest is also the world’s top location for spectating! Turn the page to learn MORE little-known facts about this well-known, 118-year tradition. Then turn to page 18 to learn new rules designed to guide the safety and enjoyment of runners and spectators alike.

Whether you are a resident or have traveled to MetroWest for a graduation, the Boston Marathon, Memorial Day sports tournaments, or just to get a breather from the city, you’ll find MORE to Explore in our Recreation Guide.

Scan this to discover more at metrowest.org

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10 FAMILY FRIENDLY

12 SPORTS & FITNESS

14 INDOOR ACTIVITIES

17 TRANSPORTATION

18 MARATHON RULES

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On Your Mark: Thousands of athletes gather in Hopkinton’s Town Common and at Main and Hayden Streets after being entertained in the Athletes’ Village (Hopkinton High School) in the hours before the race’s start.

Stamp of Approval: Hopkinton’s post office is named for Thomas J. Brown, a thirty-year postmaster who was also president of the Boston Athletic Association.

Fire Away: The George V. Brown sculpture in Hopkinton Town Common depicts the 20-year B.A.A. athletic director firing the starting gun, an honor he performed for two decades in the early 20th century.

A View From the Top: The starting line in

Hopkinton Town Common is the race’s highest point, at 450 feet above sea level.

Start Ups: From 1987 to 1923, the race started in Ashland. It moved west to Hopkinton to conform to the Olympic standard of 26 miles, 385 yards. Marathon Park, on Pleasant Street a half-mile north of the current course, commemorates the original starting line.

Melting Pot: When the temperature reached 84 degrees on race day in 1927, a portion of Route 135—newly surfaced but uncured—melted under the runners’ shoes.

Pace Maker: 1936 Marathon winner Ellison “Tarzan” M. Brown ran so quickly that he beat the press vehicles to the first checkpoint in Framingham.

Stopped in Their Tracks: In 1907, the race was temporarily interrupted when a train switched tracks at the Framingham train depot, cutting across the course and halting all but the lead pack of six competitors, who kept running.

Hey Look Me Over: Hansen’s Electrical Supply, at 64 Waverly Street in Framingham, is the first opportunity for runners to see themselves, thanks to the store’s mirrored front window.

Dip 'n Drip: Running between Natick’s Fiske Pond and Lake Cochituate, Ellison “Tarzan” Brown jumped in to cool off before resuming the race.

Chasing Pavement: John A. Kelley started the race 61 times, beginning in 1928. He finished 58 Boston Marathons and won in 1935 and 1945. He hung up his running shoes in 1991 at age 83.

Hometown Favorites: Wayland resident Alberto Salazar was the first MetroWest resident to win the Marathon in 1982. The second was Wellesley citizen Greg Meyer, just one year later.

Can You Hear Me Now? Because Wellesley College students cheer so loudly when runners pass by, this stretch of the course is known as the Screaming Tunnel.

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THE RUN AROUND A self-guided tour of MetroWest’s Boston Marathon sites

Thank you to the Boston Athletic Association for providing a history of the Marathon.

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WALKING TRAILSAshland Town Forest and Cowassick Woods TrailWinter Street, Ashland 01721 www.sudburyvalleytrustees.org/cowassock-woods-and-ashland-town-forest

Assabet River Rail TrailHudson and Marlboroughwww.arrtinc.orgSuitable for walking and biking, the trail connects Acton, Hudson, Marlbor-ough, Maynard, and Stow.

Bay Circuit Trailwww.baycircuit.orgA 34-town trail extending through Wayland, Sudbury, Framingham, Marlborough, Southborough, Ashland, and Sherborn.

Carol J. Getchell Nature TrailDanforth Street Bridge, Framingham508-877-7034 www.saxonville.org/getchell.htmTrail runs for one mile alongside the Sudbury River in Saxonville, beginning next to the Danforth Street Bridge and ending at Little Farms Road.

Milford Upper Charles Trailwww.hopkintontrailsclub.com/trail_brochure.pdfThe Milford section extends from the town center north to the Hopkinton town line, east to the border of Holliston and south to the senior center.

Rocky Narrows/Sherborn Town ForestSouth Main Street, Sherborn 01770508-785-0339 www.thetrustees.org

SNETT (Southern New England Trunkline Trail)www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.orgTrail starts in Franklin and goes west 22 miles to Dougl as.

Sudbury Valley Trusteeswww.sudburyvalleytrustees.orgTrails throughout the Concord, Assabet, and Sudbury River Basin.Over 140 properties in 36 towns, open to the public free of charge, that include trails for walking, bird watching, cross-country skiing and horsebackriding.

Upper Charles Trailwww.uppercharlestrail.orgConnecting Milford, Hopkinton, Ashland, Sherborn, and Holliston

WalkBostonFranklin: www.walkboston.org/franklinMilford: www.walkboston.org/milfordProvides a map of walks from homes, schools, downtown businesses andshopping centers to all parts of town.

Walk ’n Mass Volkssport Clubwww.walknmass.orgA nonprofit organization hosting walking events around the state.

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Photos: Hamlen Pond, courtesy Sudbury Valley Trustees; Broadmoor Sanctuary Marsh Trail, Joy Marzolf; courtesy Landry’s Bicycles

Learn more atwww.newenglandwild.org

Membership and purchases support native plant conservation and horticulture

Wander over two miles of trails winding through woodlands

Visit the lily pond and coastalsand plain habitat

Build critter cottages in the Family Activity Area

Buy fabulous native plants

Discover New England Native Plants at

Garden in the Woods

180 Hemenway Road • Framingham, MA • 508-877-7630

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BIKING MAPSBike New England www.bikenewengland.com

Landry’s Bicycles www.landrys.com/about/places-to-ride-pg90.htm

Mass Bike www.massbike.org/resourcesnew/pathstrails

Massachusetts Area Planning Council www.trailmap.mapc.orgGreater Boston Cycling and Walking Map

Massachusetts Department of Recreation &Conservation www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/biking.htm A searchable database of state parks with mountain bike and other trails.

Trail Link www.traillink.com/stateactivity/ma-bike-trails.aspx

Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition www.masspaths.net/bikeways

HORSEBACK RIDING TRAILS Callahan State ParkMillwood Street, Framingham 01701508-653-9641 www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/call.htmA favorite place for dog walkers, this park also offers horseback-riding, fishing, cross-country skiing, and hiking.

Hopkinton State Park164 Cedar Street, Hopkinton 01748508-435-4303 www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/hpsp.htmTwo lifeguarded swimming beaches, stocked fishing, 12 picnic sites, boat rentals, 10 miles of marked trails, and non-motorized watercraft boat launch.

BOTANIC GARDENSGarden in the Woods180 Hemenway Street, Framingham 01701508-877-7630 www.newfs.org/visit/Garden-in-the-WoodsOperated by New England Wild Flower Society, the 75 rolling acres of trails that wind through a variety of natural woodland floral habitats display the largest landscaped collection of wildflowers in the Northeast.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Elm Bank900 Washington Street, Wellesley 02482617-933-4900 www.masshort.orgTwelve beautiful gardens to enjoy on our National Register of Historic Places property, including Weezies Children’s Garden (named “Best chil-dren’s garden in the Northeast”) and Bressingham Perennial Landscape.

Tower Hill Botanical Garden11 French Drive, Boylston 01505508-869-6111 www.towerhillbg.comThe world-class garden that’s always in season, with displays and events throughout the year. Only 45 minutes west of Boston, Tower Hill is truly a garden paradise.

Wellesley College Botanic Garden106 Central Street, Wellesley 02481781-283-3094 www.wellesley.edu/wcbg22 outdoor acres of specimen plantings and habitat gardens as well as 7,200 square feet of exotic specimens under glass in the Margaret Fergu-son Greenhouses. The greenhouses are open 8 am - 4 pm daily; gardens are open dawn-dusk.

TOWN TRAIL MAPSAshland: www.ashlandopenspace.org/trails.htmlFramingham: www.framinghamma.gov. Search “Passive Recreation Areas and Trails”Franklin: www.walkboston.orgHopkinton: www.hopkintontrailsclub.comHudson: www.townofhudson.org/Public_Documents/ HudsonMA_WebDocs/RegionalBikeTrail.pdfMarlborough: www.marlboroughma.gov/Gen/MarlboroughMA _ConCommisn/parks/parksMilford: www.milfordtrail.org Northborough: www.northboroughtrails.org Sherborn: www.sherbornforestandtrail.org Southborough: southborough.recdesk.com/recdeskportal Sudbury: www.town.sudbury.ma.us/departments/ conservation/services/custom/conservation.asp

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Marlborough Country Club200 Concord Road, Marlborough 01752 508-481-5340 www.marlboroughcc.comA private golf course offering public play on Mondays and Tuesdays. Offering a terrific challenge to every ability, the back nine was designed by Wayne E. Styles in 1922, and the front nine was designed by Geoffrey Cornish. The course is a par 71 men, 72 women.

Millwood Farm Golf Course175 Millwood Street, Framingham 01701 508-877-1221 www.millwoodgolfcourse.net

New England Country Club180 Paine Street, Bellingham 02019 508-883-2300 www.newenglandcountryclub.com

Pinecrest Golf Club212 Prentice Street, Holliston 01746 508-429-9871 www.pinecrestgolfclub.org

Sassamon Trace Golf 233 South Main Street, Natick 01760508-655-1330 www.sassamontrace.com

Sandy Burr Country Club103 Cochituate Road, Wayland 01778508-358-7200 www.sandyburr.com

Stonybrook Golf Course

STATE PARKSAshland State ParkRoute 135, Ashland 01721 508-881-4092 (Summer), 508-435-4303 www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-north/ashland-state-park.html Swimming, picnicking, boating, fishing, bicycling, and hiking.

Callahan State ParkMillwood Street, Framingham 01701 508-653-9641 www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-north/callahan-state-park.html A favorite place for dog walkers, this park also offers horseback-riding, fishing, cross-country skiing, and hiking.

Cochituate State Park93 Commonwealth Road, Wayland 01778508-653-9641 www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-north/cochituate-state-park.html Day-use park for boating, swimming, windsurfing, fishing, and picnicking.

Hopkinton State Park164 Cedar Street, Hopkinton 01748 508-435-4303 www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-north/hopkinton-state-park.html Recreational activities including two lifeguarded swimming beaches, stocked fishing, 12 picnic sites, boat rentals, 10 miles of marked trails, open field space, and boat launching ramp for non-motorized watercraft.

Whitehall State ParkRoute 135, Hopkinton 01748508-435-5303 www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-north/whitehall-state-park.html This park and offers boating, fishing, a public boat ramp, and hiking trails.

GOLFBungay Brook Golf Club30 Locust Street, Bellingham 02019 508-883-1600 www.bungaybrook.com

Fore Kicks Golf Course & Sports Complex219 Forest Street, Marlborough 01752508-624-4422 www.forekicks.comState-of-the-art indoor driving range: 8 separate driving bays, 9 feet wide with dividers, ball trays and racks, air-cushioned driving mats.

Glen Ellen Country Club84 Orchard Street, Millis 02054 508-376-2978 www.theglencc.com

Hopedale Country Club4 Mill Street, Hopedale 01747 508-473-9876 www.hopedalecc.com

Juniper Hill Golf Course202 Brigham Street, Northborough 01532508-393-2444 www.juniperhillgc.com

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Resources for Paddlers

Kayak rentals, schools, outfitters, and routes: • Kayak Online: www.kayakonline.com/massachusetts.html

Kayaking and canoeing routes and maps: • OARS: www.oars3rivers.org/river/recreation • Paddling.net: contains reports and descriptions of places

to paddle in the region. www.paddling.net/places/MA• Trails.com: Search for MA Flatwater Paddling & Canoeing – Massa-chusetts Water Trails map. www.trails.com

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Photos: Thomas Cooper, courtesy OARS; Memorial Forest Hop Brook, courtesy Sudbury Valley Trustees; Southwick’s Zoo Skyride by Belinda Mazur.

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70 Valley Road, Southborough 01772 508-485-3151 www.stonybrookgolfcourse.com

HORSEBACK RIDINGAugust Farm79 Highland Street, Holliston 01746508-429-9411 www.rideaugustfarm.com

North Gate Farm999 Concord Road, Sudbury 01776978-443-0999 www.northgatefarm.net

Pampered Pony339 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough 01752914-523-2692

Rising Star Equestrian Center149 Summer Street, Medway 02053508-533-8551 www.risingstarequestriancenter.com

Sweet Meadow Farm111 Coolidge Street, Sherborn 01770508-314-7433 www.sweetmeadowfarm.com

Tall Oaks Farm Equestrian Center55 Orchard Street, Millis 02054508-376-2425

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deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln 01773781-259-8355 www.decordova.orgEncompassing 30 acres, deCordova is the largest park of its kind in New England. Outside there’s a constantly changing landscape of 60 large-scale, contemporary sculpture and site-specific installations. Inside, the museum features a robust slate of rotating exhibitions.

Friends of Southborough Recreation21 Highland Street, Southborough 01772www.friendsofsouthboro.comA 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a tax-exempt status, supporting community health, togetherness and spirit by providing recreational activities, facilities and events.

Fruitlands Museum102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard 01451978-456-3924 www.fruitlands.orgExplore heritage, nature, and art on the rolling grounds of this former utopian community, which includes five historical buildings.

Golf on the Village Green 315 Worcester Road, Natick 01760508-653-4671 www.gamesandgolf.com

Hanson’s Farm20 Nixon Road, Framingham 01701508-877-3058 www.hansonsfarm.50webs.com We are a fifth-generation farm growing 52 acres of fruit, vegetables, flowers and over 100 acres hay. Our farmstand is open May–November.

OARS, Inc.23 Bradford Street, Concord 01742 978-369-3956 www.oars3rivers.org A nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect, preserve, and en-hance the natural and recreational features of the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord Rivers, their tributaries and watersheds, and to increase public awareness of the rivers’ values as important natural resources.

Outdoors RXFramingham and Waltham www.outdoorsrx.org Through this program of the Appalachian Mountain Club, families can register online to find a calendar of free, guided outdoor programs

MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center45 East Street, Hopkinton 01748 508-879-4420 www.metrowestymca.org/hopkinton The MetroWest YMCA is a cause driven charitable organization that is foryouth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With branchesin Framingham and Hopkinton, the Y is committed to impacting lives andbuilding a stronger sense of community.

Natick Community Organic Farm117 Eliot Street, Natick 01760 508-655-2204 www.natickfarm.orgA nonprofit certified-organic farm providing productive open space, farm products, and hands-on education for all ages, year-round.

Southwick’s Zoo2 Southwick Street, Mendon 01756 800-258-9182 www.southwickszoo.comMore than a zoo, it’s an adventure! Walk through Deer Forest, take the Safari Sky Ride, ride a camel, and visit over 100 species of animals from around the world.

Weston Nurseries, Inc.93 East Main Street, Hopkinton 01748508-435-3414 www.westonnurseries.comStroll around our garden center to learn about plants appropriate for this region. Also offering seminars and classes, birthday parties, landscape services and expert advice, houseplants, and a gift shop.

CAMPINGCircle CG Farm Campground131 North Main Street, Bellingham 02019508-966-1136 www.circlecgfarm.com30-acre, 150-site RV park with pools, fishing, mini golf, basketball.

Nobscot Scout Reservation1 Nobscot Road, Framingham 01701508-872-6551 www.ktc-bsa.org/nobscot.htmNumerous trails on 480 wooded acres, including campsites with lean-tos and cabins as well as other facilities for group rental.

For a listing of campsites in the state, go to www.familydaysout.com

INDOOR SKATING RINKSEdward F. Loring Skating Arena1 Fountain Street, Framingham 01702508-620-4877 www.framinghamma.gov

Navin Skating Arena451 Bolton Street, Marlborough 01752 508-624-5580 www.fmcicesports.com

New England Sports Center121 Donald Lynch Boulevard, Marlborough 01752 508-229-2700 www.nes.comNESC is the premiere indoor ice facility in the United States, with five full-size rinks, pro shop, restaurant, snack bar, fitness center, and more. Site of regional and national hockey and figure skating training and tournaments.

North Star Figure Skating Club15 Bridle Lane, Westborough 01581508-366-1562 www.northstarfsc.com

Pirelli Veterans Arena910 Panther Way, Franklin 02038 508-74-SKATE www.fmcicesports.com

William L. Chase Skating Arena75 Windsor Avenue, Natick 01760 781-312-5048 www.fmcicesports.com

WILDLIFEAssabet River National Wildlife Refuge and Visitors Center680 Hudson Road, Sudbury 01776 978-562-3614 www.fws.gov/refuge/assabet_river15 miles of refuge trails are open for walking, hiking, wildlife observation, photography, hunting, fishing, environmental education and interpretation. The new Visitor Center’s exhibits teach local wildlife and habitats.

Mass Audubon’s Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary280 Eliot Street, Natick 01760508-655-2296 www.massaudubon.org800 acres of open space offering 9 miles of walking trails, award-winning “green” nature center, programs for all ages, and great opportunities for birdwatching, photography, and sketching.

Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary208 South Great Road, Lincoln 01773781-259-2200 www.massaudubon.orgExperience life on a working farm and explore a wildlife sanctuary at thesame time. Visit our farm animals, walk our nature trails, see how crops aresustainably grown, and observe resident native wildlife.

Mass Audubon’s Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary108 North Street, Norfolk 02056508-528-3140 www.massaudubon.orgWith an extensive boardwalk system through forest, fields, and wetlands, Stony Brook offers up-close views of wildlife above and under the water. Enjoy Nature Play Area, 2 miles of trails, and butterfly and bird garden.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIESBelkin Family Lookout Farm89 Pleasant Street South, Natick 01760 508-653-0653 www.lookoutfarm.comPick your own fruit from our 60,000 fruit trees, June through October. Ride the train to the Children’s Play Area, visit with our farm animals, and enjoy many other fun activities on 180 exquisite acres.

Bowditch Field Athletic & Cultural Complex475 Union Avenue, Framingham 01702508-532-5960 www.framinghamma.govWalking/running track and tennis courts available for public use.

Cellucci Skate & Splash Park 37 South Street, Hudson 01749www.townofhudson.orgPlayground, splash pad, sculpted in-ground skate park, bocce court, gazebo pavilion and picnic areas.

Davis’ Family Farm Adventures145 Redstone Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564978-422-8888 www.davisfarmland.comAt the farm, pet and cuddle the animals, take ponyrides and hayrides, play in Imagine Acres, dig for dino bones, and drive on the pedal car track.

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Photos: courtesy Erica Mash; Hopkinton State Park; photo by Mao Lin, courtesy Garden in the Woods

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in fields throughout dozens of Massachusetts towns and cities, May 23-26.

New England RuffnecksRoute 20, Northborough 01532 617-531-4662 www.neruffnecks.orgNew England’s premiere outdoor baseball facility opens Summer 2014 with three lighted fields, suitable also for soccer and lacrosse.

REI Climbing Wall375 Cochituate Road, Framingham 01701508-270-6325 www.rei.com/stores/framingham.html

Teamworks185 Otis Street, Northborough 01532508-351-9800 www.teamworksnorthboro.comFour indoor turf fields, outdoor pool, and climbing tower/ropes.

Westborough Tennis & Swim Club35 Chauncy Street, Westborough 01581508-366-1222 www.thewestboroclub.com

Yawkey Sports Training Center512 Forest Street, Marlborough 01752508-485-0986 www.specialolympicsma.orgAs headquarters of Special Olympics Massachusetts, the center offers year-round training areas, a gymnasium, health-related program-ming, and Hall of Fame for athletes with intellectual disabilities through-out the state.

OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLSBernon Family Branch YMCA45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin 02038508-528-8708 www.hockymca.org

Senator P. Eugene Casey Memorial Swimming Pool49 Prospect Street, Milford 01757508-473-5998

A Spectator Sport: 118th Boston Marathon

For all but 36,000 of us, the Boston Marathon is something to be watched, not run. On April 21, more than one million people will be lining the course, which begins in the MetroWest town of Hopkinton and travels through Ashland, Framingham, Natick, and Wellesley in its first 13 miles. The Mobility Impaired group begins at 9am, followed by the Wheelchair Division, Handcycles, and Elite Women. Elite Men begin at 10am, and the last wave begins at 10:40am. For more information, go to www.baa.org.

If you’d like a sporting chance to run this famed course in future years, start training on one of the region’s many public outdoor tracks, listed at http://run.isport.com

SPORTS America's Cosmetic Surgery Centers2 Park Central Drive, Southborough 01772508-481-8346 www.americassurgerycenters.comA center of excellence for cosmetic skincare, surgery and minimally inva-sive age defying procedures. All ACSC procedures are administered and supervised by Board-Certified cosmetic surgeons.

Ashland Sporting AssociationMarathon Park, Pleasant Street, Ashland 01721www.ashlandhalfmarathon.comOffering two half-marathons, March and October, that begin at the original starting line of the Boston Marathon and cover half of its route.

Boston Athletic AssociationOne Ash Street, Hopkinton 01748508-435-6905 www.baa.orgEstablished in 1887, the BAA hosts the Boston Marathon, Half Marathon, and Mayor’s Cup. Its Hopkinton office at “The Starting Line” manages registration.

Boston Badminton169 Flanders Road, Westborough 01581508-329-1710 bostonbadminton.comPlay by the hour on the largest indoor badminton facility in the eastern US. Shoes and racquets available for rent.

Dover Squash and Fitness721 Worcester Road, Natick 01760508-545-2442 www.doversquashandfitness.com

Field House31 Union Avenue, Sudbury 01776978-440-9944 www.fieldhousesudbury.com/lacrosse

Forekicks219 Forest Street, Marlborough 01752 508-624-4453 www.forekicks.comNew England’s newest and largest sports complex featuring 7 indoor fields, lighted par-33 golf course, and outdoor championship lighted turf sport fields.

Landry’s Bicycles790 Worcester Street, Natick 01760508-655-1990276 Turnpike Road, Westborough 01581508-836-3878 www.landrys.comFounded in 1922, Landry’s Bicycles is now nationally rated as one of“America’s Best Bike Shops” — with a growing family of bicycle storesin Boston, Natick, Norwood, and Westborough.

Marlborough Youth Baseball AssociationWilliams Street, Marlborough 01752 www.myba.org

Needham Soccer Tournamentwww.needhamsoccer.com/tournamentThe largest soccer tournament in the US—now in its 38th year—takes place

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Hopkinton, has helped members improve their health and well-being whilebuilding a stronger sense of community.

Modelville Hobby Slot-car Racing280 Eliot Street, Ashland 01721 508-881-7616 www.modelvillehobby.com

Pinz110 South Main Street, Milford 01757508-473-6611 www.pinzbowl.comOpen and private bowling, Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grille.

PlayTown Express150 Cordaville Rd, Southborough 01772508-480-0022 www.playtownexpress.com An indoor playground offering state-of-the-art equipment suitable for children ages 0-12, including netted climber, slides, and Slippery Slope. Drop-in child care provided

Roller Kingdom5 Highland Park Avenue, Hudson 01749978-562-3440 www.rollerkingdom.comIndoor public roller skating and lazer zone.

Ryan Family Amusement Center1170 Main Street, Millis 02054507-376-1101 www.ryanfamily.comThree types of bowling and game arcade.

Boston Paintball120 Pond Street, Ashland508-879-6621 www.bostonpaintballashland.comIndoor paintball, Splatmaster Experience, airsoft battle complex

deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln 01773781-259-8355 www.decordova.orgdeCordova is an exciting place to explore, engage, learn, and play! Visitors of all ages enjoy new ways to connect and interact with contemporary art in the 35-acre Sculpture Park and the indoor hillside Museum.

Discovery Museums177 Main Street, Acton 01720978-264-4200 www.discovery.orgOur unique campus in Acton features two great museums (Children’s Dis-covery Museum and Science Discovery Museum) with hands-on exhibits that children of all ages can enjoy.

Ficco’s Bowladrome300 East Central Street, Franklin 02038508-528-1142 www.ficcosbowl.com28 lanes of candlepin bowling, including Glow Bowling.

GymFit148 Central Street, Natick 01760508-651-3838 www.gymfit.us

Hockomock Area YMCA—Bernon Family Branch45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin 02038508-528-8708 www.hockymca.org

Jam Time 86 Powder Mill Road, Maynard 01754978-897-2917 www.jamtime.com4000 feet of playspace dedicated to kids under 7.

Jump Around280 Worcester Road, #103C, Framingham 01702508-318-8823 www.jumparoundsite.comIndoor facility featuring giant inflatables such as bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses, and interactive games

Lazer Zone416 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough 01752508-303-9900 www.lazerzone.net

The Little Gym of Medway74 Main Street, Medway 02053508-533-9405 www.tlgmedway.com

The Little Gym of Westborough122 Turnpike Road, Westborough 01581508-389-9339 www.tlgwestboroma.com

MetroWest YMCA280 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham 01701508-879-4420 www.metrowestymca.orgFor over 50 years, the MetroWest YMCA, with branches in Framingham and

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Photos: Courtesy deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum; Roller Kingdom; Forekicks

Municipal recreational activities & sports classes · Ashland: ashlandmass.com/ashland/offices-departments/recreation-office· Bellingham: bellinghamma.org/pages/bellinghamma_parks· Framingham: framinghamma.gov/parks· Franklin: town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Recreation· Holliston: townofholliston.us/park.htm· Hopedale: hopedale-ma.gov/Public_Documents/HopedaleMA_Parks/index· Hopkinton: hopkintonma.gov/home/government/departments/parks· Hudson: hudsonrecreation.recdesk.com/recdeskportal· Marlborough: marlborough-ma.gov/Gen/MarlboroughMA_Recreation· Medway: Offers recreational programming through the City of Franklin· Milford: milford.ma.us· Millis: millis.org/Pages/MillisMA_Recreation· Natick: natickma.gov/public_documents/natickma_parkrec/index· Northborough: www.town.northborough.ma.us/Pages/

NorthboroughMA_Recreation/index· Southborough: southboroughrecreation.com· Sudbury: recreation.sudbury.ma.us· Wayland: www.wayland.ma.us/Pages/WaylandMA_Recreation/index· Westborough: town.westborough.ma.us/Public_Documents/

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METROWEST REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITYPublic Transportation System

MetroWest Regional Transit AuthorityFrom Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough to Woodland Station in Newton—We’ve got you covered.

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) provides public transportation along eleven different bus routes connecting the entire MetroWest community.

We provide access to most major area employers, medical facilities, and shopping locations. MWRTA also connects commuters with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) system. The commuter rail connection can take you eastbound or westbound to Boston or Worcester.

Go Green. Be friendly to our environment and be mindful of your carbon footprint.

Customer Service & Travel Information

Please call 508.935.2222 or visit us online at mwrta.com.

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MetroWest Regional Transit AuthorityFrom Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough to Woodland Station in Newton—We’ve got you covered.

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWTRA) provides public transportation along eleven different bus routes connecting the entire MetroWest community.

We provide access to all major area employers, medical facilities, and shopping locations. MWRTA also connects commuters with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) system. The commuter rail connection can take you eastbound or westbound to Boston or Worcester.

Go Green. Be friendly to our environment and be mindful of your carbon footprint.

Customer Service & Travel Information Please call 508.935.2222 or visit us online at mwrta.com.

www.mwrta.com 508.935.2222

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The MWRTA uses the “flag down” system.

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TRANSPORTATIONAccent LimousineMilford800-696-5466 www.accentlimo.comProfessional limousine services throughout greater Boston and eastern Mass since 1985

Knight’s Airport Limousine Service390 Hartford Turnpike, Shrew sbury 01545 508-839-6252 www.knightslimo.comDoor-to-Door and so much more. We offer shuttle service to Logan International (Boston), T.F.Green and Black Falcon Cruise Terminal. Corporate or Private transfers to all of New England and beyond. Knight’s can handle all of your transportation needs.

Logan Express1 Worcester Road, Framingham 01701 www.massport.com/logan-airport

MBTA Commuter Railwww.mbta.comMore than 20 trains daily stop at the MetroWest railway stations in Natick, West Natick, Framingham, Ashland, Southborough, and Westborough.

on and along thea weekend of celebration

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over 45 events celebrating our rivers

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ASSABET &SUDBURY,June 21st and 22nd, 2014

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SkyZone Indoor Trampoline Park290 Turnpike Road, Westborough 01581508-870-JUMP www.skyzone.com/Westborough

Teamworks 185 Otis Street Northborough 01532 508-351-9800 www.teamworksnorthboro.com 30 Great Road Acton 01720 978-287-5533 www.teamworksacton.com Teamworks works hard at play with numerous youth and adult leagues, tournaments, clinics, clubs and events, such as birthday parties.

Tilt Studios, Solomon Pond Mall601 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlborough 01752508-281-9840 www.tiltstudio.com/solomon-pond-ma

Trombetta’s Farm655 Farm Road, Marlborough 01752508-485-6429 www.trombettasfarm.com277 Main Street, Northborough 01532508-393-3560 www.trombettasfarm.comIndoor mini-golf, Ice cream, and garden center.

United Archery Lanes305 Union Street, Franklin 02038508-520-3562

MetroFest!

Saturday,Sept. 20

Bowditch Athletic & Cultural Center,

Framingham

The region’s first cultural festival featuring

Food Truck Festivals of New EnglandLive music & dance • Art exhibits

MBTA Subwaywww.mbta.comRiverside, the westernmost subway stop, is a 10-minute ride on the MWRTA bus (see map at left) from Natick.

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority37 Waverly Street, Framingham 01702 888-996-9782 www.mwrta.comClean, inexpensive, and reliable public bus service to all major hotels, shopping areas, and thoroughfares. Track your bus online in real time! See route map below.

Tommy’s Taxi 167 Franklin Street, Framingham, MA 01702 508-872-3500 www.tommystaxicab.comFull-service taxicab company providing timely, reliable and safe transpor-tation services to MetroWest since 1946. Providing “early bird” service to Logan Airport prior to 5am by reservation. We also offer wheelchair-acces-sible transportation by reservation.

Worcester Airport Limousine800-660-0992 www.wlimo.com

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GETTING TO HOPKINTON • Hopkinton roads close at 7am.

• On-street parking is not allowed in Hopkinton on the morn-ing of the race.

• Hopkinton State Park lot and BAA shuttle is for volunteers and spectators only. Registered runners using the State Park shuttle will not be transported to the Athletes’ Village. They will have to walk an additional one mile from the drop-off point to the Athletes’ Village.

• South Street lot: Runners should park in the South Street lot, where BAA shuttles will take them to the Athletes’ Vil-lage. This lot will fill early.

• Hotel shuttles: For shuttles from MetroWest hotels to the South Street lot, please call 508-903-7052.

• Runner drop-off is allowed at the South Street lot.

• Security measures may slow access from the parking areas for spectators and runners. Plan accordingly and give yourself ample time. Expect delays!

• Screening: In Hopkinton, runners and spectators will walk through screening booths. Please allow extra time for this process.

WATCH, DON’T RUN The course is for registered runners only. Anyone not display-ing an officially issued bib number from the BAA will be asked to leave the course. Cheer your friends from the sidelines—don’t run alongside.

The Spirit of the MarathonThe determined spirit of the long-distance runner is exemplified by this statue at the course’s one-mile mark. Mico Kaufman’s sculpture, “The Spirit of the Marathon,” honors the 1946 winner of the 50th Boston Marathon, Stylianos Kyriakides. Having barely escaped execution during World War II, and emaciated by lack of food in war-ravaged Greece, Kyriakides overtook other runners to cross the finish line first, shouting, “For Greece!” Commissioned by the Hopkinton Athletic Association, the sculpture also depicts Spiridon Louis, who won the marathon at the first modern Olympics in 1896.

Step Lively The rhythm of the runners’ steps isn’t the only beat you’ll hear in downtown Framingham. At the intersection of routes 126 and 135, family-friendly, high-energy music will be rocking the crossroads as part of Framingham Downtown Renaissance’s Six Mile Moment, an annual festival on April 21. FDR will be livestreaming the race all day for those who can’t make it to the route in person. But you have to show up in person for the face-painting, food, and cheering!

Petal PushersIt took hundreds of volunteers and tens fof thousands of dollars— including support from the MetroWest Visitors Bureau’s botanic garden members (see page 6)—for the Marathon Daffodils group to plant 100,000 bulbs along the Boston Marathon route. The cost per mile of the route: $1000. Labor: $0. Having a blooming yellow border guide 36,000 runners: priceless.

Marathon statue photo: Tim Kilduff Poster: Framingham Downtown Renaissance

WHAT YOU CAN BRINGSpectators may not bring: • backpacks • coolers • suitcases • shoulder bags

• glass bottles • costumes • props • strollers

Runners: May not bring any of these items onto the BAA shuttle buses or into the Hopkinton Athletes’ Village, the start area corrals and start area, the race course, or the finish area in Boston:

• Backpacks, similar items carried over the shoulder, or handbags

• Glass containers

• Containers capable of carrying more than 1 liter of liquid

• Baby strollers

• Suitcases and rolling bags

• Personal hydration system products, such as CamelBak®

• Weight vests or vests with pockets (Lightweight running vests are allowable)

• Costumes covering the face or any non-form fitting, bulky outfits extending beyond the perimeter of the body

• Props (including sporting equipment, military and fire/gear, and signs or flags larger than 11 inches x 17 inches)

• Any item larger than 5 inches x 15 inches x 5 inches

At the starting line, runners may have:

• One fanny pack (no larger than 5 inches x 15 inches x 5 inches)

• Standard manufactured “fuel belt” (Bottles must be one liter or smaller)

• Additional layers of clothing worn on BAA shuttles before the race must be discarded before reaching the starting line and will be donated to a local charitable organization.

GETTING BACK TO HOPKINTONSpectators: Commuter rail runs from Boston to Southborough on the Framingham-Worcester line. For a schedule, go to www.mbta.com

Runners: BAA buses will take runners (only) back to both parking areas in Hopkinton.• Board the buses at the intersection of Stanhope and

Clarendon Streets.• The shuttles will run 1–6:30pm continuously.• Bags will not be allowed on the buses.

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MetroWest Recreation Guide: MORE Get Up & Go! is published by the MetroWest Tourism and Visitors Bureau, 1671 Worcester Road, Suite 301, Framingham, MA 01701. 508-361-9881 Funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.

Design: Garfinkle Design | ninagarfinkle.com Illustrations: christopherjagmin.com Cover Photos: DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum/ Landry’s Bicycles (middle); Melissa Ostrow (bottom)

MetroWest 2014 RECREATION GUIDEFAMILY ACTIVITIES • RACE MAP • TRAILS

In MetroWest every April, there’s a spring in our step. The new season brings MORE reasons to get up and go! Walk, bike, run, canoe, and explore our five state parks, three wildlife sanctuaries, three major rivers, four botanic gardens, countless miles of trails, and numerous lakes and ponds. Indoors, the offerings are equally convenient, affordable, and family-friendly.

And on the morning of April 21, MetroWest is also the world’s top location for spectating! Turn the page to learn MORE little-known facts about this well-known, 118-year tradition. Then turn to page 18 to learn new rules designed to guide the safety and enjoyment of runners and spectators alike.

Whether you are a resident or have traveled to MetroWest for a graduation, the Boston Marathon, Memorial Day sports tournaments, or just to get a breather from the city, you’ll find MORE to Explore in our Recreation Guide.

Scan this to discover more at metrowest.org

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10 FAMILY FRIENDLY

12 SPORTS & FITNESS

14 INDOOR ACTIVITIES

17 TRANSPORTATION

18 MARATHON RULES

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