DIRECTIONS TO HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE FIELDS

For the benefit of our non-league visitors, all directions to Hockomock fields are given from highway points. All directions to visiting schools are given assuming that the high school in that town is the starting point. Also, please realize that times and distances given are subject to delays due to weather and road conditions. Times and distances given here are approximations based on a normal commute.

CANTON (MEMORIAL FIELD): Rte. 95 to Neponset St. Canton exit. (Exit 11A.) Follow Neponset St. under Canton Viaduct railway bridge. Continue to the end, get in the left hand lane and make a left turn into Canton Square (Washington St.) Follow Washington St. through the square and continue straight until you see Canton High School on your left. Memorial Field is all the way in the back (follow sign.) -OR- take 128 to the 138 South (Stoughton) exit. (Exit 2A.) Bear right at the sign marked Washington St. Canton/Sharon. This is Washington St., follow to the school on right. The closest commuter rail station is the Canton Center station on the Stoughton line, it is up the street from the school.

Restroom facilities at the stadium: As you enter Memorial Field, turn left and walk towards the green concession stand. The restrooms are housed in the same facility with the concession stand.

Concessions:  See "restrooms" above.

Recommended eating spots near the field: Try Bertucci's, located at Cobb's Corner (Washington St.), about 2-3 miles from the field heading back towards Stoughton and Sharon. They have terrific Italian food and pizza here. In addition, there is a fantastic Chinese style buffet restaurant directly across the street from Bertucci's. The food here is extraordinary. Cobb's Corner also features a Papa Gino's and a Chinatown restaurant, in addition there is a Halfway Cafe here. In addition, if you prefer something a little closer to the field, Canton Center itself offers some excellent choices, like Matt Kelly's Pub, Rosario's (an Italian restaurant), the Neponset Cafe, and a terrific Chinese restaurant called Golden China.

From Madison Park, take Melnea Cass Blvd. to Mass. Avenue South to I-93 South. Follow I-93 South to the Rte.3/128 split in Braintree. Bear right onto 128 towards Dedham. Pass the Rte. 24 split, staying right on 128. Take 128 to the Rte. 138 exit (Exit 2A) and proceed as above.

FOXBORO (AHERN FIELD):  Foxboro is the only school in the Hockomock League that does not play their home games at a high school. To get to Ahern Middle School, home of the Warriors, take Rte. 95 to Exit 8 (Mechanic St. Foxboro/ S. Main St. Sharon). Take the ramp for Mechanic St. Foxboro. Follow Mechanic St. to Ahern Middle School on left. You may also take the 140 Foxboro exit (Exit 7B) and travel 140 North to the Foxboro rotary in the center of town. Then bear to the right at the rotary, following the sign for Mechanic St. Sharon. The Ahern Middle School will then be ahead on your right. The field is set in the back. There is no commuter rail station within walking distance of the school.

Restroom facilities at the stadium: Ahern Field's restrooms are located inside the Ahern Middle School directly behind the field.

Concessions: The Warrior "teepee" is located on the track behind and to the left of the south end zone. Foxboro has particularly good hot chocolate.

Recommended eating spot near the field: Piccadilly Pub, Rte.140, on the Foxboro/ Mansfield line. Take 140 south from the Foxboro rotary towards Mansfield, the restaurant will be ahead on the left, next to the Marriott Hotel. They have a menu with tremendous selection.

From Dartmouth, take Rte. 140 north all the way to the Foxboro rotary. Enter rotary and take the second exit for Mechanic Street Sharon. Proceed as above.

FRANKLIN (PISINI FIELD):  Take Route 495 to Exit 17 ( Rte. 140) south towards Franklin. At the second set of lights ( with the CVS on your left) turn left onto Panther Way. Follow straight ahead to Franklin High School, park and walk straight across to Pisini Field. The closest commuter rail station to the field is the Franklin station on Depot St. (off Main St). in Franklin Center on the Franklin/Forge Park line. It is about a 20 minute walk to the field.

Restroom facilities at the stadium: The bathrooms are located inside the middle school, open to all.

Concessions: Franklin's concession stand is located in a trailer next to the walkway as you approach the field.

Recommended eating spots near the field: Joe's American Bar and Grill, King St., Franklin. From the field, take 140 South back towards Wrentham. Follow to King St. on right. Take a right onto King St., the restaurant will be on your left at the junction of 495. Great selection, the burgers are terrific. Also, if you like Chinese food, try Wah Sing in the Horace Mann Plaza. Great food and huge portions. Wah Sing is located off of 140 near King St. Coming south on 140 out of Franklin, pass by King St., the Horace Mann Plaza and Wah Sing will be on your left. There is also a Papa Gino's in this plaza, next to TJ Maxx. I have also been advised that the Rome restaurant in Franklin Center (Italian food) is excellent as well.

From Taunton, take Rte. 44 East to Rte.24 North. Take 24 North to Rte. 495 North towards Worcester. Follow 495 to Exit 17, proceed as above.

KING PHILIP ( ARNOLD MACKTAZ FIELD): Rte. 495 to exit 15 (Rte. 1A, Wrentham). Exit onto 1A North towards Wrentham. Follow 1A to the intersection of Rte. 140. Turn left onto Rte.140 North. King Philip is ahead on the left after a curve, field is set in the back. From points north, you can also take 95 to exit 9 (Rte.1 South) and follow it to 140 (soon after Gillette Stadium) on right. Follow 140 North to Wrentham Ctr. (intersection of 1A) and proceed as above.  The closest commuter rail station is the Norfolk station on the Franklin/Forge Park line, however it is not within walking distance to the field.

Restroom facilities at the stadium: King Philip provides indoor accommodations for use of the facilities, located at the schools' cafeteria entrance just to the right of the north end zone.

Concessions: Behind the north end zone (scoreboard side.) 

Recommended eating spots near the field: Nicky's, Rte. 140, Wrentham. Turn left out of the driveway from King Philip High School onto Rte. 140. Nicky's is just ahead on the right. This is a quaint place that specializes in breakfasts. Good lunches too. Perfect for Saturday afternoon games at KP. Another option is Wrentham House of Pizza, located in Wrentham Center (junction of 1A and 140). This is a good place to go after a Friday night game. They have pizza, subs, salads, and pasta, among other things. Turn right out of KP onto 140 South, Wrentham Ctr. will be ahead about 1/2 mile.

From Hopkinton, take Rte. 85 to Rte. 495 South. Follow 495 to Exit 15 (Rte. 1A, Wrentham) and proceed as above. From Bellingham, follow 140 North to King Philip on left.

MANSFIELD (MEMORIAL PARK AND ALUMNI FIELD):  FOR GAMES AT MEMORIAL PARK, take Rte. 95 to Rte. 140 Mansfield exit. (Exit 7A).  Follow 140 to Rte. 106 East. Turn left onto 106 East. Follow 106 through Mansfield Center to Hope St. on the right (there is a Flagship Fuels gas station on the corner, just after the Mansfield Deli on left.) Turn right onto Hope St., you will then see the entrance to Memorial Park about a mile ahead on your left. From 495, take 495 to either Exit 11 or 12 (Rte.140 North), take 140 North to 106, proceed as above. FOR GAMES AT MANSFIELD'S NEW ALUMNI (TURF) FIELD, continue down Hope St. beyond Memorial Park to the end where you will see two stop signs. Go through the first stop sign. At the second stop sign turn left onto East St. Follow East St. to Mansfield High School on your left. Alumni Field is directly behind the school. You can also take Rte.24 to Rte.106 West, follow 106 to East St. and/or Hope St. on your left.  The closest commuter rail station to the field is the Mansfield station on the Providence line, (Mansfield Ctr.), however it is a decent walk to the field from there.

Restroom facilities at the stadiums: For Memorial Park, the restrooms are located at the front gate as you enter the stadium. You'll see a green house with a hornet on the front to your left. They are a decent walk from the field, so plan accordingly. Restrooms for Alumni Field are TBA.

Concessions: The "Hornet's Nest" is located behind the south end zone of Memorial Park, near where the Mansfield band sets up. Look for the distinctive hornet on the front roof.  Concession stands for Alumni Field are TBA.

Recommended eating spots near the field:  Try LaDonna's, which is located at 131 Copeland Drive. After turning onto 106 from 140, ahead will be the intersection of Copeland Drive and 106. Turn left onto Copeland, LaDonna's will be on your right.

From Minnechaug (Wilbraham), take the Mass. Pike East to the 95/128 exit. Follow 95/128 to the split ahead where 93 goes left and 95 South goes right. Bear right onto 95 South, and proceed as above.

NORTH ATTLEBORO (COMMUNITY FIELD AND BEAUPRE FIELD):  FOR GAMES AT COMMUNITY FIELD, take either 95 or 495 to the Rte.1 south exit towards North Attleboro. (Exit 14B off 495, Exit 9 off 95.) Follow Rte.1 into North Attleboro. After entering N. Attleboro, (look for sign saying entering N.Attleboro) you will see a Dunkin Donuts on your right, followed immediately by an exit to downtown N. Attleboro. Bear right at this exit, following the N.Attleboro sign, leaving Rte.1. After exiting, turn left onto N.Washington St. and then you will immediately see a fork in the road with Fran's Seafood directly in front of you. Bear left at this fork, this is still N.Washington St. Follow N.Washington St. into downtown, the field is on this street across from Country Farms and immediately before the Town Hall on the right. (Enter at sign for Community School.) FOR GAMES AT THE HIGH SCHOOL (BEAUPRE FIELD), take Rte.1 into N.Attleboro and turn at Orne St. (look for Sirois Bike Shop sign on the corner.) Orne St. becomes Landry Ave., high school will be on the right. Most games will be at Community Field. There is no commuter rail service nearby. Be aware that parking at the Community Field lot is extremely tight, therefore on-street parking may be necessary. 

Restroom facilities at the stadiums: Immediately after entering Community Field, turn right. You'll see the restrooms next to the concession stand, in a big red (what else?) facility. If you're at the high school field, the restrooms at Beaupre Field are housed in the same facility with the concession stand and the ticket windows. After entering Beaupre Field, you'll see the building on your right.

Concessions:  At Community Field, enter the stadium gate and take a quick right. You'll see the concession stand in front of you, with a mural of a big, red rocket next to it. If you're at Beaupre Field, look to your right when entering the front gate, you'll see the food stand right there.

Recommended eating spot near the field:  Box Seats, Rte.1, North Attleboro. From Community Field, go back down N.Washington St. to Rte.1. Turn right onto Rte.1 South. Continue down Rte. 1 until you see Box Seats on your right. From the high school field, take Orne St. back to Rte.1, when you get to the light at Rte.1 Box Seats will be across the street and to your left (you'll need to turn left onto Rte.1 South at the light), then Box Seats will be to your right. The food here is absolutely incredible- and, of course, a sports motif awaits you when you visit. The walls are adorned with pictures of sports legends. The Stoughton Cable 9 crew ate here and was truly satisfied!

From Wakefield, take 95/128 South to the split where 93 goes left and 95 South goes right. Bear right on 95 South, proceed as above. From Bishop Feehan, take 152 into North Attleboro and turn left onto Landry Avenue. School will be ahead on the left. From Attleboro, take Rte. 152 to Landry Ave. on left. Turn left onto Landry and NAHS will be ahead on the left.

OLIVER AMES (VAL MUSCATO STADIUM): Rte. 24 to Rte.123, Easton (exit 17B.). Pass Stonehill College on right. Follow 123 to the intersection of Rte. 138. Turn left on 138, then turn right onto Central St. (Hennessey Liquors on corner.) Follow Central St. to Short St. on the right. Turn right onto Short St. and follow it to the end. Turn right onto Center St. Follow Center St. to Lothrop St. on the left. Turn left onto Lothrop St., after an intersection you will see the Easton Police and Fire Depts. on your left. The next building on your left is Oliver Ames High School, the field is around in back. From 495- take the 123 exit towards Easton. Follow 123 into Easton and travel 123 until you come to a large monument on your left with Music Machine Studios just ahead on the right. Bear left onto Center St. at the monument. Proceed to Lothrop St. as stated above. There is no commuter rail service in the area.

Restrooms at the stadium: It's a long walk to the facilities at OA. You have to go into the high school and use the bathrooms inside.

Concessions: Their concession stand is orange and white, with a tiger painted on it. It is located beyond the north end zone on the way to the restrooms, near the front entrance.

Recommended eating spot near the field: Spoleto's Italian eatery, on the corner of Rte.138 and Main St., Easton. This Italian restaurant serves fine food and is really close to OA. From OA, travel back down Lothrop St. to the end where you will be back at Center St. Turn left onto Center St. Follow Center St. to the end, and then turn right onto Main St. (Connolly Insurance is on the corner to your right.) Follow Main St. for about 2 miles or so, at which point you will come to the junction of 138 with a shopping plaza on your left and Stonehill College across the street. Spoleto's is in this shopping plaza.

 From Medway, take Rte. 109 to Rte. 495 South. Follow 495 to Rte. 123 East towards Easton. Proceed as above.

SHARON HIGH SCHOOL FIELD AND ATHLETIC COMPLEX: Rte. 95 to exit 8 (Mechanic St. Foxboro, S.Main St. Sharon). Exit the ramp towards Sharon. Follow S. Main St to Sharon Center (intersection where you see Rte.27 straight and left). Turn right in Sharon Center onto Billings St., then make a sharp right onto Pond St. across from the Fleet Bank. Follow Pond St. to Sharon High School on the right, the school is just before the Lake Massapoag rotary. The closest commuter rail station is the Sharon station on the Providence line. It is just outside Sharon Center on Rte.27.

Restrooms at the stadium: There are facilities inside the school directly behind the field.

Concessions: The food stand is located behind the bleachers, in between the field and the school.

Recommended eating spots near the field: You have 3 choices in Sharon Center, and they're all good. If you like pasta, pizza, subs, salads, and the like, try Pizzigando. Pizzigando is right on your way to the field. As you turn right onto Pond St. as described above, Pizzigando will be to your immediate right, across from the Fleet Bank. Right up the street from Pizzigando, on the same side of the street, and across from the Sharon Credit Union, is a Chinese restaurant called Alice's Mandarin Taste. Sharon A.D. Bob Sondheim gave this establishment high marks. And, if you like more fancy cuisine, directly diagonally behind Pizzigando is a restaurant called Coriander. They serve French food here, among other things, and it comes highly recommended by the Boston Globe. Coriander is located next to the Starbucks Coffee on Billings St. as you turn off of 27. You can't miss it.

From Randolph, take Rte. 139 into Stoughton Square. Bear left onto Rte. 27 North and follow to Cobbs Corner Shopping Area in Canton. Follow 27 straight into Sharon and Sharon Center. Turn left onto Billings Street and then a sharp right onto Pond Street, then proceed as above.

STOUGHTON (ANTHONY SARNO FIELD): Rte. 24 to Rte. 139 West (Exit 20B.) Follow 139 West to the end, at which point you will be facing Stoughton Square. Turn right into Stoughton Square. Follow straight ahead, and then at the final stop light in the square, turn left, and then make an immediate sharp right onto Pearl St. with the Town Hall on your left. (You will notice 27 North goes left, and 138 North goes right at this light, with the Town Hall and Pearl St. in the middle-follow Pearl St. straight.) Pass through a 4 way intersection with a blinking light. Stoughton High School will then be ahead on your left. This is the parking lot of the front entrance. There is also a lot behind the school (next driveway on left at the orange and black sign.) This lot fills up very quickly. The closest commuter rail station is the Stoughton station on the Stoughton line, on Rte.27 just outside Stoughton Center. It is a short walk to the field from there.

Restrooms at the stadium: Like OA, you need to hoof it to use the restrooms here. Walk across the field to the satellite dish. Around the corner there will be a school entrance there, walk in and to your right, the restrooms are there.

Concessions: Stoughton's concession stand is located to the left of the scoreboard near the north end zone. They have a nice, varied menu that changes week to week ( I love their beef stew!). 

Recommended eating spots near the field:  Town Spa Pizzeria, Rte.138, Stoughton. From Sarno Field, exit onto Pearl St. and proceed to Stoughton Center. Drive through the square and then bear right onto Rte.138 South. Town Spa will be about 1 to 1 1/2 miles ahead on your right. Still, for my money, the best pizza this side of the North End. Oh, yes, and they have seafood, burgers, and salads too!  In addition to the great food, Town Spa is a great place for socializing, many coaches and players stop by after a game. Another excellent choice, for those who like Chinese food, is Cheng-Du, located directly in Stoughton Center. Coming from Sarno Field towards the square, it will be on your left as you enter the square. To learn more about the tasty food choices, visit www.cheng-du.biz.

From Winchester, take 95/128 South to the 93/95 split where 93 goes left and 95 bears right. Bear left, staying on 93 North. Follow ahead to Rte. 24, and exit right onto Rte. 24 South. Proceed as above.

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DIRECTIONS TO NON-LEAGUE SITES FOR HOCKOMOCK TEAMS IN 2009:

ATTLEBORO:  From Franklin High School, take Rte. 495 South to Rte. 95 South. Follow 95 to Rte. 123 towards Attleboro. Turn left onto West Street.  Follow West Street to Rome Blvd. and then turn left. Rome Blvd. becomes Rathbun Willow Drive. Follow ahead to Tozier- Cassidy Field on right. (100 Rathbun Willow Drive). From Stoughton High School, take Rte. 95 South to 123 towards Attleboro, proceed as above.

BISHOP CONNOLLY:     From Sharon High School, take Rte. 27 South to Rte. 24 South. Follow 24 South to the President's Avenue exit. Proceed to the rotary and take the first street off the rotary (Newport Creamery, McDonald's) and go to the first set of lights (Elsbree Street). Take a right at the set of lights and then turn right into the school entrance 300 yards ahead on the right.

BISHOP FEEHAN:  From Foxboro High School, take Rte. 95 South to the 152 exit. At the end of the ramp turn left onto 152.  Follow ahead to Francis Kelley Blvd. (Rte. 152). Turn right onto 152, and then make your first right onto Holcott Drive. Take your first left into Bishop Feehan High School, and McGrath Stadium will be in the back. (70 Holcott Drive).

 DARTMOUTH:  From Mansfield High School, take 24 South to Exit 12 (140 South ) towards Lakeville and New Bedford. Follow 140 South to Kempton Street (Rte. 6) and bear right onto 6. Follow 6 to Tucker Road and turn left. Tucker Road becomes Russells Mills Road. Stay straight to go onto Bakerville Road. Continue straight for 2 miles, the school will be in front of you. (555 Bakerville Road).

EAST BRIDGEWATER:    From Mansfield High School, take Rte. 106 into East Bridgewater. Turn left off 106 onto Plymouth Street. School is ahead at 11 Plymouth Street.

FAIRHAVEN:  From King Philip High School, take Rte. 495 South to Rte. 24 South (Exit 7B). Take 24 South to Rte. 140 South (towards Lakeville/New Bedford, Exit 12). Follow 140 South to Rte. 195 East (Exit 2E) towards Cape Cod. Take Rte. 240 South (Exit 18) towards Fairhaven. Bear right onto Rte. 6 (Huddleston Avenue). Turn left onto Washington Street. Follow to Fairhaven High School ahead at 128 Washington Street. 

MILFORD:    From Franklin High School, take Rte. 140 North to Rte. 495 North. Take 495 North to Exit 20 Rte. 85 South. Turn left off ramp onto 85 South. Turn right on Dilla Street, then a left on Purchase Street, and then a right on Fountain Street. Follow ahead to Milford High School at 31 West Fountain Street.

NORTH QUINCY:   From Sharon High School,  take 27 North to 95 North. Follow 95 North to I-93 North. Take 93 North past the I-24 exit and follow ahead to the Rte. 3/ 93 split. Bear left onto Rte. 3/93 North towards Boston. Take the first exit (Furnace Brook Parkway). Follow FBP for two miles. Turn left onto Merrymount Parkway (there will be water on the left). Veterans Stadium will be ahead on the left.

NORTON:   From Oliver Ames High School, take Rte. 123 straight into Norton. Norton High School is off of 123 (66 West Main Street).

QUINCY:    From Canton High School, take Washington Street North to Rte. 138. Turn left onto 138 North and then straight ahead exit onto 93 North towards Braintree and Boston. Follow ahead past the Route 24 split on right. Follow ahead to the 3/93 split. Bear left onto Rte. 3/93 North towards Boston. Take the first exit (Furnace Brook Parkway, Exit 8). Follow FBP for two miles. Turn left onto Merrymount Parkway (there will be water on the left). Veterans Stadium will be ahead on the left.

SOMERVILLE:  From Stoughton High School, take Rte. 24 North to 128 South heading towards Boston. Follow 128 ahead to the 3/93 split. Bear left onto 93 North towards Boston. Follow 93 straight through Boston. Take Exit 26 towards Storrow Drive. Take the ramp towards Rte. 28 North (Leverett Circle, Cambridge). Follow 28 North towards Cambridge. Continue following 28 as it becomes Msgr. O'Brien Highway. Make a slight left onto Medford Street, and then a slight left onto Highland Avenue. Somerville High School is located ahead at 81 Highland Avenue.