Watson State Park

Great for family outings. They have picnic tables, grills, kids playground and a pond. Downside, you have to pay to park. Don't park on the street or you will get a $35 ticket. Enjoy!

I’m a little confused about Watson State Park. It seems like they were charging for parking- which they absolutely should not because it is not a very extensive park- but may have stopped charging last summer? I’m waiting to see this summer whether or or they charge for parking. It seems like the primary thing to do at the park is be on the water, which I’ve never done, so his review can’t really speak to that. However, I have tried to walk my dogs there and I couldn’t really find a path, so we just ended up walking along the grounds next to the water. I love close by and have hear rumors that there was a path that went all the way around the pond. I went to explore this one day while walking in the industrial park behind Watson Pond. On the other side of the pond there was definitely a grown over trail that I vote we start using to make it fresh again! The park would be a million times better if that trail was usable. All that said it is a nice spot in Taunton.