Locations in Wellesley

The first Fall 2007 class meets at Kelly Memorial Park.

Kelly Memorial Park
Kelly Memorial Park commemorates John and Joseph Kelly, Wellesley brothers killed in action in World War II. In addition to several nice walking paths, the park offers tennis courts and playing fields. It is located on Elmwood Road next to the Elmwood Chapel just prior to the Bates Elementary School.
Follow Route 9 West to the Weston Road Exit (headed towards Weston).
At bottom of ramp, turn right onto Weston Road and take 2nd right onto Elmwood Road (look for green sign for the Elmwood Chapel on street signpost).
Follow Elmwood Road past the church on the left.
Just after the church, you will see a clearing on your left and a dirt/gravel parking area for Kelly Memorial Park.

Beebe Meadow
Follow Rt 16/Rt. 135 past the Wellesley Town Hall to light (post office on right)
At this light, where Rt 16 and Rt 135 split off, take a hard left turn onto Grove Street (do not follow either Rt. 16 or Rt 135).
Follow Grove Street past the Dana Hall School to Benvenue Street (See sign for Tenacre Country Day School).
Go left onto Benvenue, follow to second right turn onto Cartwright Road (just past Tenacre). In about ¼ mile, you will see a small sign on the right for Beebe Meadow where a walking path comes in from right.
Park either by pulling off side of Cartwright Road or continue a short distance to Kenilworth on right and park along side of road.

Boulder Brook Reservation
The Town of Wellesley purchased Boulder Brook in 1966 from Mrs. Lillie P. Rich. This beautiful 31-acre open space was named after Boulder Brook, which flows through the reservation and takes its name from the giant glacial boulders found there. Adjacent to Boulder Brook Reservation is the 16-acre Rocky Ledges Reservation - steeply rising land to the north - and Kelly Memorial Park to the South. Boulder Brook has a variety of terrain -- field and forest, swamp and cliff top - which supports a variety of plant and animal life.
Follow the directions for Kelly Memorial Park and continue along Elmwood Road for about a 1/4 mile to the Bates Elementary School. Park in the back of the school's parking lot and meet behind the closest baseball backstop.


Centennial Park
The Town of Wellesley purchased Centennial Park from the Sisters of Charity in 1980 to protect these 42 acres of woodlands and rolling meadows for coming generations. It is situated on the shoulder of Maugus Hill, a glacial drumlin, and has a varied habitat that supports abundant wildlife. At its center is a small pond named for town engineer John Bezanson. In the 1800s, the park was a working farm. This park is located on Oakland Street off of Route 9, near Mass Bay Community College.
Follow Rt. 9 West to exit for Rt. 16 (just past Mass Bay Community College on Left), staying to the hard right as you come off of Rt. 9 so as to follow Rt. 16 East.
Turn Right onto Rt. 16 East towards Newton.
Take your 2nd Right onto Oakland Street. Follow Oakland back across Rt. 9 towards Mass Bay Community College.
Follow Oakland until you see a red sign for Sisters of Charity on your right. The entrance to Centennial Park is the first right past this sign and is a driveway that runs along the side of a large yellow farmhouse. It opens up to a parking area below.


Longfellow Pond & The Town Forest
The Town Forest is 200 acres of marsh, field, lake and woodland surrounding Rosemary Brook from the Needham water impoundment north to the Charles River. The brook was dammed in 1815 for mill power, creating Longfellow Pond. The 62 acres between Oakland Street and Route 9 is rich in local history and natural history.
Follow directions for Centennial Park above. To reach Longfellow Pond, continue on Oakland Street, past Centennial Park and continue about ¼ mile. Longfellow Pond is on your left.
Pull into parking area adjacent to Oakland Street. Our meeting place will be at the far end of the lot.


INDOOR LOCATION: Warren Recreation Building: 90 Washington Street/Route 16, Wellesley
This is the Wellesley Recreation Department’s new building located between Wellesley Square and Newton Lower Falls, situated where Walnut Street intersects Washington Street.
Follow Washington Street/Route 16 from the Town Hall towards Newton.
At the next light, after crossing over Route 9, you will see a field and playground.
The next driveway is the Recreation Department. Park and enter through rear door.