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Located about 17 miles outside of Boston, Medfield commuters can expect about a 40-minute drive to the city.

Medfield is surrounded by the towns of Dover, Norfolk, Walpole, Millis, and Sherborn. The Charles River borders almost one-third of Medfield.

Schools in Medfield

Public Elementary Schools
Memorial School (Grades K – 1)
Wheelock School (Grades 2-3)
Dale Street School (Grades 4-5)

Public Middle School
Thomas A. Blake Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Public High School
Medfield High School

Private School
Montrose School (Grades 6-12)

Things to Do in Medfield

Kingsbury Club Medfield
Extensive fitness facilities with basketball, tennis courts, swimming pools, and more.
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Peak House Museum
One of the earliest surviving Elizabethan architectures still standing. It is the only free-standing structure of its kind in the United States.
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7th Wave Brewing
Beer, pizza, and coffee
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Dwight Derby House
Discover a 17th Century Georgian Colonial, one of the oldest houses in the state.
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Zelus Beer Company
Offers a series of gluten-free beers and beer for active lifestyles.
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Kingsbury Grist Mill
Early Colonial structure built circa 1718 by Captain Joseph Clark situated in a tranquil setting.
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Sluggers Academy
Baseball, Softball, Soccer, and Field Hockey
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Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts
Art exhibits and educational opportunities throughout the year.
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Lowell Mason House
Home of the founder of music education in American schools.
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Nature Experiences in Medfield

Medfield Meadow Lots
Consists of 3 parcels of freshwater marshes covering 16 acres along the Charles River.
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Fork Factory Brook
Offers 1.5 miles of trails available for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. The property is part of the larger area of Rocky Woods preserve.
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Medfield Rhododendrons
Featuring rare rhododendrons and three species of rhododendrons native to Eastern North America.
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Noon Hill
The highest spot in Medfield, with a trail for an easy hike around the pond.
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Medfield Rail Trail
1.3-mile-long section of the Bay Colony Rail Trail walking, running, biking, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding on a path that is flat and mostly wooded.
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Shattuck Reservation
3.5-mile loop on forest-claimed pasture land, with a short loop around Holt Pond.
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Rocky Woods Reservation
6.5 miles of trails over varying terrain. Also offers a family-friendly campground.
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Hinkley Swim Pond
A local favorite for swimming in the summer, complete with a snack shack.
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