Franklin, MA offers a wonderful variety of activities, events and opportunities to explore. With parks, recreation, the Franklin Town Common, recreational ponds and beaches, bike paths and more, you'll love being a resident of the vibrant Franklin, MA Community!

When was the last time you walked from your front door to enjoy fresh produce, artisan bread, soaps, pottery, sweets, and local fresh foods at a farmer's market?  The Franklin Farmers' Market is less than a mile and approximately a 12 minute walk from THE RESIDENCES DOWNTOWN and is held at the corner of Main Street and High Street at the Franklin Town Common from June through October.  The Franklin Farmers' Market features over thirty local farms and vendors offering a variety of fresh and wonderful discoveries that you're sure to enjoy and share.

Apple Picking in Franklin, MA and Franklin Farm Fresh Produce is always a fall favorite, but there's a year round selection of meats, pies, vegetables,  fun at Fairmount Fruit Farm on Lincoln St, Franklin, MA. 

Franklin, MA has endless outdoor recreational activities for Franklin residents and visitors.  Enjoy community parks and playgrounds, Franklin state forest trails, cycling and "rail trail" walks, town beaches, recreational ponds, fishing and more. Us these links to learn more about Franklin, MA outdoor life and activities:

• Franklin, MA Fields & Playgrounds

  • Franklin, MA Site Map of Recreation Facilities

• Recreation Department - Town of Franklin

  • Franklin Recreation Department on Facebook

  • Franklin Recreation on Twitter

• 16 Walking Routes in Franklin, MA

• Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail

  • Best Trails near Franklin, MA

  • Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Map

• Franklin State Forest

  • Mountain Bike Tracks at Franklin State Forest

• Franklin Town Forest Recreation Trail Map

• Wrentham/Franklin State Forests DCR Map

Franklin, MA Dog Park:  If you're like many Franklin residents that love having a pet, you'll be pleased to know that THE RESIDENCES DOWNTOWN allows pets (with some restrictions) in its Pet Policy.   Your pets will be right at home in the Downtown Franklin community with many interesting places to walk and play.

• Dacey Community Field Dog Park

  • Franklin MA Dog Park on Facebook

  • Franklin Dog Park Rules at Dacey Field

  • Dog Park at Dacey Community Field

Franklin, MA is an ideal commuter location to live, work and play.  With easy highway access, an regional shuttle  bus service and two MBTA Commuter Rail stations, getting to and from Franklin is always convenient.  Explore Franklin Regional Transit options using these inks:

• MBTA Commuter Rail Franklin Line

  • Franklin Commuter Rail Station at THE RESIDENCES DOWNTOWN

    • Franklin Commuter Rail Schedule

  • Forge Park - 495 Franklin

• GATRA - Franklin Area Bus

Franklin, MA Education and Schools have always been an important part of Franklin's history.  As the birthplace of Horace Mann, known as "America's father of public education," Franklin have a proud heritage of education and development of its citizens. Franklin High School is one of the most well renowned high schools in Massachusetts.  Both Ben Franklin and Horace Mann shared the belief in providing a good education for everyone.  Learn more about Franklin, MA Education opportunities using these links:

• Franklin School Information by Better Living Real Estate®

• Franklin, MA School Department

• Franklin Public School District

• Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School

• Franklin High School

  • Franklin High School Massachusetts Facebook page

• Franklin Public Schools Life Long Learning Institute

• Dean College

Franklin, MA Economic Development and business opportunities are a cornerstone to Benjamin Franklin's quote, "Industry Need Not Wish..."  It's from  these industrious roots that Franklin, MA continues to foster the entrepreneurial spirit and creative nature that makes Franklin a wonderful place to work and live. Use these links to learn more:

• Franklin Downtown Partnership

  • Franklin Downtown partnership on Facebook

• Franklin, MA Economic Development

• Franklin Economic Development Sites

• United Regional Chamber of Commerce

  • Greater Franklin Area Trends Analysis

  • The Result of the Visual Preference Survey for the Town of Franklin, MA

• Franklin Rotary Club

Franklin, MA is home to multiple venues and educational opportunities for those who love live entertainment, theater and the performing arts.  Within a few minutes walk from THE RESIDENCES DOWNTOWN, you'll have access to these wonderful Franklin Performing Arts venues:

• Franklin Performing Arts Company

  • Franklin Performing Arts Company on Facebook

  • The Black Box, Home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company

• Franklin School for the Performing Arts

• Dean College Performing Arts Box Office

  • Dean College, Franklin, MA Theatre Program Overview

• Fred Astaire Dance Studio

Franklin, MA supports art, sculpture and flowers and gardens, which promote enjoyment and interest in visual arts.  View our Franklin Art links for more infomration:

• Franklin Art Association

  • Franklin Art Association on Facebook

• Thru The Looking Glass

  • Thru The Looking Glass Frames, Franklin, MA on Yelp

• Jane's Frame's and Art Gallery

  • Jane's Frames, Franklin, MA on Yelp

  • Jane's Frames Franklin on Facebook

• Franklin Garden Club

• Franklin Garden Club - Massachusetts on Facebook

Franklin, MA real estate is always in demand. As one of the fastest growing towns in Norfolk, County, Franklin real estate values have increased year over year due to the quality of life and easy commute to Boston, Providence and Worcester areas because of superior access to commuter rail and highways.  Learn more about Franklin, MA Real Estate values using these links:

• Franklin Real Estate for sale by Better Living Real Estate®.

• Franklin Community Information by Better Living Real Estate®

• Franklin Market Analysis Information by Better Living Real Estate®

• Franklin Insider Tips by Better Living Real Estate®

Learn more about Franklin, MA life, community and more using these Franklin MA News Links:

• Wicked Local Franklin: Franklin News, Franklin Business, Franklin Sports, Franklin Lifestyle

• Franklin MA Happenings on Facebook

  • Franklin, MA Happenings is an insightful Facebook Page produced by Franklin resident, Reneta Gilarova who is part of of the Better Living Real Estate® Franklin, MA Sales Team.

• Franklin Matters Blog: Powered by citizen journalism, Franklin Matters is your daily source of information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007.

• Franklin Downtown Neighborhood Bustles

Learn more the Town of Franklin Facts using these additional links:

• Town of Franklin, MA Official Website

• Franklin, Massachusetts Community Profile

• Learn more about the Franklin Downtown Partnership

• Franklin Downtown Improvement Project

• Learn about Franklin, Massachusetts on Wikipedia

• Town of Franklin Annul Reports

  • Town of Franklin Annual Report (2017)

• Norfolk Country Communities, Massachusetts

  • About Norfolk County, MA