Locations in Needham

The first Fall 2007 class meets at Ridge Hill Reservation.

Ridge Hill Reservation
The reservation is a 350 acre parcel of land encompassing woodlands, open meadow, and pine groves.

Ridge Hill Reservation is located at 463 Charles River Street. From Needham Center, take Great Plain Avenue (Rt. 135) towards Wellesley. Turn left onto Marked Tree Road -- second left after the post office. Follow through the stop sign until it dead ends at Central Avenue. Turn left onto Central Ave and follow for about a mile. Turn right onto Charles River Street and follow about .5 miles where you will see a sign for Ridge Hill Reservation on your right. Turn into the driveway and follow driveway up to the main parking area on the right side (you will pass two smaller parking areas on your way).

Our back-up indoor location is conveniently located at Ridge Hill Reservation.

Needham Town Forest
The entrance that we use for the Needham Town Forest is located on Central Avenue, across from the Town Recycling Station/Dump.
From Rte. 128 or Needham Center, follow above directions for Ridge Hill and take a left into the driveway just after turning left onto Central Avenue.
From Wellesley Center, take Grove Street towards Needham to the end of the road. At the stop sign, take a left onto Charles River Street and follow about 1 mile where you will come to a stop sign at Central Avenue. Go left and follow past the Town Dump on your left. About 50 yards up on your right, turn into the driveway for the Town Forest.