These are 5 romantic and free spots to spend Valentine’s Day in the Brockton area – Enterprise News

Darvence Chery|The Enterprise

If you are reading this before Valentine's Daythen you are ahead of the gamewhen it comes to making plans for your special someone.

But maybe you aren'tsure where to celebratethe holidayduring the COVID-19 pandemic.

Well, weve got you covered. We found some romantic outdoor spots in the Brockton area. And, as an extra bonus, they are free.

Here are some places you could spend this Valentine's Day with a loved one just don't forget your mask.

As you gaze at 13 acres of pond, looking at the horizon, you see a bench, fit precisely fortwo, perfectly made for getting close over conversation. Johnson Pond is located in Raynham and runs between North Main and Pleasant streets and off of Johnson Street.

If you want to give her the ring well before spring, the gazebo inside the Borden Colony Complex in Raynhammakes for great intimacy amidst the cold. The complex even provides great hiding spots in the playground and the athletic fields in case you want an audience. The complex is located on King Phillip Street.

If you want to spookyour scream queen, the park affectionately known as "The Nip" will be your spot. The lake has been known to be inhabited by paranormal beings, whether it be Native American ghosts, UFOs and cryptic creatures. The Nipis located offRoute 104 (Pleasant Street) on the southeastern corner of the pond near Lakeside Drive.

Don't let this historical industrial site fool you. If you get past the old factories,you and your significant other will have the chance to bond walking over the 200-year-old bridgeoverseeing the town river. There's even walking trails along the waterfalls if you care for scenery.The Bridgewater Iron Works Park starts on High Street, but make sure to get there early in the day as the parking only seats six cars.

After a hearty meal at the nearby Westgate Mall or another location in the city, you decide to walk off those calories taking a tour of Brockton's own D.W Field Park. The 650-acre park makes for many possibilities. There's aview of Waldo Lakesitting along the picnic benches, sledding on the field of the Memorial Toweror simply just walking along the trail greeting passerby walkers and taking in one of the few places in Brockton without the noisiness of the city.

Enterprise staff writer Darvence Chery can be reached at dchery@enterprisenews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Enterprise today.

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These are 5 romantic and free spots to spend Valentine's Day in the Brockton area - Enterprise News