We’re thrilled to announce that the 1.3-mile multi-use trail, built along the former Bay Colony Railroad line, from Ice House Road to the Dover town line, is officially open. Join the Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail (FMRT) and local officials for an outdoor community event to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new trail… Read More

Have you visited the Medfield Rail Trail? Here’s the view of the trail from a mountain bike rider’s perspective. The trail is almost completed. The final piece is the installation of crosswalk flashing lights at the Harding Street and Farm Street crossings. Until then, please take extra care when crossing those streets. Huge thanks to… Read More

The stone dust installation is taking place on the Medfield Rail Trail today. This is starting on the section from the Dover line to Farm Street. The installation will continue into next week. The 3″ stone dust surface is compact and durable, perfect for a multiuse trail, accommodating walkers, runners, wheelchairs, strollers, bikes and horses.… Read More

Construction started in November, with the removal of the rails and ties. Check out this video to see construction in action and hear more about the trail.… Read More

We’re thrilled to announce that the MBTA and the Town of Medfield have signed the agreement to lease the Medfield segment of the abandoned railroad track. Read the press release below for details and next steps in the construction of the rail trail. Also, stay tuned for construction progress on this page or on our Facebook… Read More

The Medfield Rail Trail is closer to reality, with construction expected to begin in the spring of 2021. In August of last year, the Town of Medfield was awarded a second grant of $100,000 by the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation’s MassTrails Program. Together with the first grant of $100,000 awarded in 2018 and… Read More

We’re holding a fundraising event on November 3rd at 243 North Street in Medfield, and you’re invited! Enjoy a fall afternoon with drinks, food and fun while supporting the Medfield rail trail. Meet WCVB Channel 5 News Anchor and Medfield resident Ben Simmoneau, who will emcee the event. Attendance to the event is free. We… Read More

While we’ve all been enjoying the summer, the Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail, with the support of the Bay Colony Rail Trail Association, has made progress towards the goal of starting construction next year. We’ve raised almost $45,000 in private donations to date from scores of local residents, businesses and organizations, including the Medfield… Read More

Get a preview of what the Medfield rail trail will look like. On Sunday, November 11th at 1:00 PM join us for a trail walk along the Needham Rail Trail. Completed in 2016, the 1.3-mile recreational path runs along the abandoned railroad line from the Charles River near the Dover line to the Town Forest… Read More