The park was the site of the Cushing General Hospital, which treated soldiers returning from the European and Pacific theaters of WWII.
Many of the hospital's original buildings were repurposed for Framingham State University before being demolished to create the park.
The park's trail system connects to the broader Framingham open space network, allowing for extended walking routes.
The park is managed as a passive recreation area, intentionally preserving natural topography rather than offering athletic fields.
The memorial stone located on the grounds specifically commemorates the military medical personnel who served at the site.
Cushing Memorial Park is a 57-acre passive recreation area located on the former grounds of the Cushing General Hospital. The site served as a U.S. Army hospital during World War II, treating over 10,000 veterans between 1944 and 1946. Today, the park features a network of paved and woodland trails suitable for walking, jogging, and cycling. It contains a dedicated memorial area honoring the medical facility's history and the service members it supported. The landscape integrates open meadow spaces with mature trees and maintained walking paths. It operates as part of the Framingham Parks and Recreation system focused on passive outdoor activities. The park is situated near the intersection of Dudley Road and Winter Street.
The memorial marker and the surrounding open meadow area during golden hour.
Bring bug spray if planning to walk the woodland trails during the late spring or summer months.
Use the paved perimeter paths for easier accessibility if visiting with a stroller or wheelchair.
Check the Framingham municipal website for local trail maps before arrival to navigate the intersecting forest loops.
Attempting to find historic hospital building ruins, as most were removed during the park's development.
Carry-in, carry-out trash policy applies; keep dogs on a leash.
