Elmer E Raymond Jr Memorial Park, 1138 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Plymouth Parks & Forestry: 508-830-4162, ext. 12116
https://plymouthma.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=11283
Owned By: Town of Plymouth
This grassy, 17-acre town-owned park features a playground, picnic tables, athletic facilities, and about 0.3 miles of paved walking paths and sidewalks. Located close to Route 3, in the village of Plymouth known as Cedarville.
Features
This recreation area was dedicated to Elmer Raymond, who worked for several years to secure funding for its purchase and construction, and passed away just before the park opened in 1985.
This land is within the region of the Herring Ponds Wampanoag. To learn more about our local tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Herring Pond Wampanoag also shares information on its website.
Follow the Herring Ponds Watershed Association for more information about the Great Herring Pond watershed.
Trail Description
Look for combined paved pathways and sidewalks totaling 0.3 miles that connect the park’s various features.
Habitats and Wildlife
This grassy park features some pine, oak, and pitch pine trees.
The waters here flow southwest to Great Herring Pond, which is part of the Herring River (Plymouth) watershed. The Herring River flows into the Cape Cod Canal in Bournedale.
Historic Site: No
Park: Yes
Beach: No
Boat Launch: No
Lifeguards: No
Size: 17 acres
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Ample on-site parking.
Cost: Free
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Facilities:
Trash receptacles, several benches, bicycle rack, picnic tables, playground. Part of the playground is fenced in, with rubber surfacing, slides and climbing structures. Another section of the playground, without fencing, offers swings.
Also on site: tennis and basketball courts, a multi-use field (soccer, football), baseball/softball fields, A combination of paved paths and sidewalks totaling about 0.3 miles connects the park’s various features. Geocache location.
Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Scoop the poop!
Boat Ramp: No
ADA Access: Yes
Scenic Views: Yes
Waterbody/Watershed: Great Herring Pond (Herring River - Plymouth watershed)