Discover Milford: Memorial, history, and recreation

Milford offers several points of interest for a stay: Draper Memorial Park is home to an equestrian statue, the Milford Historical Commission’s museum displays artifacts from the American Civil War and local memorabilia, and Louisa Lake has a DiscGolfPark. There are also in-person programs at the Milford Town Library and the Milford Municipal Pool at the Fino Field Complex. As you plan your trip, you can decide whether to focus on the memorial and local history, recreational activities, or programs in town.

Draper Memorial Park and Local History

Draper Memorial Park is home to an equestrian statue of General William F. Draper, created by sculptor Daniel Chester French. The park’s memorial features soft, curved walls made of Milford pink and black granite that gently enclose the paths. Along with the equestrian statue, the shape of the walls and the two granite colors are distinctive details of this place of remembrance. The Draper Park Soldiers' Memorial was dedicated in a solemn ceremony on May 25, 1992.

The Milford Historical Commission’s museum in Memorial Hall is also devoted to history: it displays artifacts from the American Civil War and houses local memorabilia. The two themes give visitors an idea of what they can discover there—objects from a significant period in U.S. history and items with local connections. The museum is open to visitors on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. If you plan to visit, be sure to keep these hours in mind.

Louisa Lake and Trails for Different Interests

A DiscGolfPark is located at Louisa Lake along the bike path, across from the picnic area. This precise layout helps you locate the site without confusing the two areas: the DiscGolfPark is by the bike path, with the picnic area across from it. The Milford Park Department manages the Louisa Lake recreation area. Those interested in recreational activities at the lake will find a different focus here than at the memorials and museum.

The Upper Charles Trail was planned as a continuous, non-motorized, multi-use route 6.5 miles long. The planned route was to run from the town line with Holliston, through Milford, to the town line with Hopkinton. If you are considering active pursuits, it is important to note that the trail was planned as a route; the information therefore describes a plan. Milford offers a range of points of interest for a stay: a specific location for disc golf at Louisa Lake and the planned route of the Upper Charles Trail.

Library Programs and Fino Field Complex

The Milford Town Library offers in-person programs such as story times, after-school programs for teens, movie nights, book groups, seminars, and English as a Second Language classes. The range of offerings includes everything from reading-related activities to classes and events. When planning your trip, you can consider these programs as an area of interest in their own right, alongside the historical exhibits at the museum and activities at Louisa Lake.

An annual membership costing US$15 supports museum passes, newspaper archiving, concerts, and lectures at the Milford Town Library. The Milford Municipal Pool is located at the Fino Field Complex. The historic memorials and Louisa Lake offer a different focus from the library and swimming pool.

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