Wellesley adds a new pass to its roster of Massachusetts cultural attractions

The Wellesley Free Library has added another museum pass to its roster of over a dozen of such free- or reduced-admission tickets to cultural and recreational attractions around Massachusetts. Give a big welcome to the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) pass, which will get you free parking for one vehicle at almost any DCR location that charges a parking fee.

Walden Pond, Concord — Parking at Walden Pond in Concord is free to Wellesley residents brandishing the new Wellesley Free Library pass, good for one vehicle per pass holder at most DCR properties.

Popular DCR properties include Walden Pond in Concord; Horseneck Beach in Westport; Nickerson Park in Brewster; Hopkinton State Park; Scusset Beach in Sagamore; and many more hiking, biking, swimming, boating, and camping areas in the state.

Passes are not valid at Quabbin Reservoir, the Squantum Point, NorthPoint, or Draw Seven commuter lots.

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Museum passes are made available to library patrons through the generosity of the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries and other organizations.

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