As of January 2024, the Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail now have a dedicated phone number for reporting issues on the trail. If you see a tree down, somebody vandalizing signs or benches, or a motorized vehicle, report it! Take a picture if you can. We will take appropriate action or anonymously relay your… Read More


The following is a list of projects that we have identified as high-priority needs. Some of these projects can be funded by the Friends, some will require appearing at a Select Board meeting for approval by the town, others may require additional approval steps. We are happy to discuss the details. If the scout is… Read More


Note: As of October 2023, all locations for the 2022/2023 bench program are filled (except for one that is on hold). We do not have plans for more benches at this time. We pre-selected 10 bench locations to choose from (see the map below). The locations in red are already reserved. Plaque Cast Bronze, 10.5”… Read More


Our Fundraising Campaign The Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail proudly announce their 2018 Medfield Day Raffle in support of the trail. The raffle event will kick off the fall fundraising campaign. We have two years to spend the $100,000 from the pending DCR Recreational Trails grant (the grant recipients will be announced in September).… Read More


The Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail commissioned a design study for the Medfield portion of the trail. The final report was completed in April 2017. Beals & Thomas Conceptual Design Study – Final Report (4/2017) The Bay Colony Rail Trail Study Committee delivered its final report to the Board of Selectmen in December of… Read More