Want to stay indoors but still connect with nature?
Amesbury
Powow River Conservation Area
Lake Gardner Beach, 79 High Street, Amesbury
Notes: Scenic views, trails
William Lloyd Garrison Trail
Multiple access points
Lake Gardner Beach, 79 High Street, Amesbury
Notes: Scenic views, trails
William Lloyd Garrison Trail
Multiple access points
Andover
Beverly
Beverly Commons
Greenwood Ave, Beverly
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Green's Hill
Multiple access points
J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve
Cabot Street Beverly (on Wenham Line)
Greenwood Ave, Beverly
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Green's Hill
Multiple access points
J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve
Cabot Street Beverly (on Wenham Line)
Independence Park
52-30 Lothrop St, Beverly
Notes: Beach, open space
Norwood Pond
Multiple Access Points
52-30 Lothrop St, Beverly
Notes: Beach, open space
Norwood Pond
Multiple Access Points
Boxford
Carter Fields
Carter Field Road, Boxford
Notes: Viewing platform, dogs welcome, birding, scenic views
Carter Field Road, Boxford
Notes: Viewing platform, dogs welcome, birding, scenic views
Danvers
Choate Farm
401 Locust Street, Danvers
College Pond
8 Greenleaf Drive, Danvers
Danvers Rail Trail
Multiple access points
Danvers Town Forest
54R Buxton Road, Danvers
401 Locust Street, Danvers
College Pond
8 Greenleaf Drive, Danvers
Danvers Rail Trail
Multiple access points
Danvers Town Forest
54R Buxton Road, Danvers
Ferncroft Pond
80 Ferncroft Road, Danvers
Proctor Farm
160 Conant Street, Danvers
West Street Canoe Launch
19 West Street, Danvers
Whipple Hill
57 Forest Street, Danvers
80 Ferncroft Road, Danvers
Proctor Farm
160 Conant Street, Danvers
West Street Canoe Launch
19 West Street, Danvers
Whipple Hill
57 Forest Street, Danvers
Essex
Agassiz Rock
398 Southern Ave, Essex
Allyn Cox Reservation
82 Eastern Avenue, Essex
Notes: Facilities are closed, viewing platform, dogs welcome, birding, scenic views
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398 Southern Ave, Essex
Allyn Cox Reservation
82 Eastern Avenue, Essex
Notes: Facilities are closed, viewing platform, dogs welcome, birding, scenic views
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Georgetown
Camp Denison Conservation Area
84 Nelson Street, Georgetown
Notes: Restroom facilities are open as of now but could change
84 Nelson Street, Georgetown
Notes: Restroom facilities are open as of now but could change
Georgetown-Rowley State Forest
Route 97, Georgetown
Route 97, Georgetown
Gloucester
Good Harbor Beach
99 Thatcher Rd, Gloucester
Harvey Reservation
Duley Street, Gloucester
Notes: Views of Ipswich Bay (including Crane Beach and Plum Island), dogs welcome, birding, scenic views
Ravenswood Park
481 Western Ave, Gloucester
99 Thatcher Rd, Gloucester
Harvey Reservation
Duley Street, Gloucester
Notes: Views of Ipswich Bay (including Crane Beach and Plum Island), dogs welcome, birding, scenic views
Ravenswood Park
481 Western Ave, Gloucester
Stoney Cove and Presson Point
Route 128, Gloucester
Notes: Successional forest, harbor views, vibrant habitat, birding, scenic views
Tompson Street Reservation
See notes about 5 different parking areas
Notes: Go to webpage for directions, Eagle Rock, Red Maple Swamp and Sunset Mountain, dog welcome, scenic views
Route 128, Gloucester
Notes: Successional forest, harbor views, vibrant habitat, birding, scenic views
Tompson Street Reservation
See notes about 5 different parking areas
Notes: Go to webpage for directions, Eagle Rock, Red Maple Swamp and Sunset Mountain, dog welcome, scenic views
Groveland
Hamilton
John J. Donovan Reservation & Sagamore Hill Conservation Area
473 Sagamore Street, Hamilton
Notes: Interconnected trails, 270-acre reservation, dogs welcome, birding, scenic views
Vineyard Hill Reservation
656 Asbury Street, South Hamilton
Notes: Scenic trails, dogs welcome, birding
473 Sagamore Street, Hamilton
Notes: Interconnected trails, 270-acre reservation, dogs welcome, birding, scenic views
Vineyard Hill Reservation
656 Asbury Street, South Hamilton
Notes: Scenic trails, dogs welcome, birding
Willowdale Mill Reservation
Winthrop Street, Hamilton
Notes: Trails connecting to Bradley Palmer State Park, dogs welcome, birding
Winthrop Street, Hamilton
Notes: Trails connecting to Bradley Palmer State Park, dogs welcome, birding
Haverhill
Baypoint Riverfront
Baypoint Lane, Haverhill
Notes: Small neighborhood park along Merrimack River, dogs welcome, birding
Crystal Gorge
537-801 Crystal St, Haverhill
Baypoint Lane, Haverhill
Notes: Small neighborhood park along Merrimack River, dogs welcome, birding
Crystal Gorge
537-801 Crystal St, Haverhill
Tattersall Farm
542 North Broadway, Haverhill
Notes: Walking paths, open space
Winnekenni Park Conservation Area
347 Kenoza Ave, Haverhill
Notes: Castle closed
542 North Broadway, Haverhill
Notes: Walking paths, open space
Winnekenni Park Conservation Area
347 Kenoza Ave, Haverhill
Notes: Castle closed
Ipswich
Castle Hill Grounds
290 Argilla Road, Ipswich
Notes: Buildings are closed. New app available for self guided tours.
Castle Neck River Reservation
107 Essex Road, Ipswich
Notes: Expansive views, explore trails and salt marsh, dogs welcome
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(Limited Access) Crane Beach
Argilla Rd, Ipswich
Notes: Facilities are closed.
Hamlin Reservation
106 Argilla Rd, Ipswich
290 Argilla Road, Ipswich
Notes: Buildings are closed. New app available for self guided tours.
Castle Neck River Reservation
107 Essex Road, Ipswich
Notes: Expansive views, explore trails and salt marsh, dogs welcome
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(Limited Access) Crane Beach
Argilla Rd, Ipswich
Notes: Facilities are closed.
Hamlin Reservation
106 Argilla Rd, Ipswich
Julia Bird Reservation
Waldingfield Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
Sally Weatherall
Littleneck Road, Ipswich
Notes: Panoramic marsh views, Osprey nest observation, viewing platform, birding, scenic views
Sandy Point State Reservation
Parker River Wildlife Refuge Road, Ipswich
Notes: Facilities closed
Town Hill
Off of Spring Street, Ipswich
Ipswich River (for Kayaking)
Multiple access points
Notes: Can be accessed through others towns as well - visit the Ipswich River Watershed Association website for more information.
Waldingfield Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
Sally Weatherall
Littleneck Road, Ipswich
Notes: Panoramic marsh views, Osprey nest observation, viewing platform, birding, scenic views
Sandy Point State Reservation
Parker River Wildlife Refuge Road, Ipswich
Notes: Facilities closed
Town Hill
Off of Spring Street, Ipswich
Ipswich River (for Kayaking)
Multiple access points
Notes: Can be accessed through others towns as well - visit the Ipswich River Watershed Association website for more information.
Lawrence
Den Rock Park
Accessible from Stirling St, Andover (across from Market Basket plaza)
Accessible from Stirling St, Andover (across from Market Basket plaza)
Spicket River Greenway
Multiple access points
Multiple access points
Lynn
Beyond Walls Murals
Multiple access points
Notes: visit www.beyond-walls.org/map for the self-guided walking tour and to view the murals online
Multiple access points
Notes: visit www.beyond-walls.org/map for the self-guided walking tour and to view the murals online
Lynn Woods
106 Pennybrook Rd, Lynn
106 Pennybrook Rd, Lynn
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Marblehead
Crowninshield Island
Crowninshield Island, Marblehead
Notes: If accessing the island by foot, for maximum time, plan to arrive one hour before dead low tide and leave by one hour after.
Fort Sewall
Front Street, Marblehead
Crowninshield Island, Marblehead
Notes: If accessing the island by foot, for maximum time, plan to arrive one hour before dead low tide and leave by one hour after.
Fort Sewall
Front Street, Marblehead
Gerry Island
Gerry Island, Marblehead
Notes: If accessing the island by foot, for maximum time, plan to arrive one hour before dead low tide and leave by one hour after.
Marblehead Rail Trail
Multiple access points
Gerry Island, Marblehead
Notes: If accessing the island by foot, for maximum time, plan to arrive one hour before dead low tide and leave by one hour after.
Marblehead Rail Trail
Multiple access points
Merrimac
Marshview Trail
Multiple access points
Multiple access points
Merrimac Town Forest
Multiple access points
Multiple access points
Methuen
Methuen Rail Trail
Multiple access points
Multiple access points
Nahant
Lynn Shore & Nahant Beach Reservation
1 Nahant Road, Nahant
1 Nahant Road, Nahant
Newbury
Jennie Lagoulis Reservation
82 Boston Road, off Route 1, Newbury
Notes: Self guided trail through pine forest past Devil's Den limestone quarries, dogs welcome, birding
Little River Trail Network
Multiple access points
82 Boston Road, off Route 1, Newbury
Notes: Self guided trail through pine forest past Devil's Den limestone quarries, dogs welcome, birding
Little River Trail Network
Multiple access points
Old Town Hill
Newman Rd, Newbury
Wet Meadows Viewing Platform
Scotland Road, Newbury
Notes: Viewing platform, birding, scenic views
Newman Rd, Newbury
Wet Meadows Viewing Platform
Scotland Road, Newbury
Notes: Viewing platform, birding, scenic views
Newburyport
Clipper City Rail Trail
Multiple access points; Art sculptures along the trail
Little River Trail Network
Multiple access points
Multiple access points; Art sculptures along the trail
Little River Trail Network
Multiple access points
Maudslay State Park
74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge Rd, Newbury
Notes: Refuge is open (sunrise to sunset)
74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge Rd, Newbury
Notes: Refuge is open (sunrise to sunset)
North Andover
Harold Parker State Forest
305 Middleton Road, North Andover
Leonhard Farm
Bruin Hill Road, North Andover
Notes: Woodland trail, scenic wetland, historic granite markers, dogs welcome, birding
305 Middleton Road, North Andover
Leonhard Farm
Bruin Hill Road, North Andover
Notes: Woodland trail, scenic wetland, historic granite markers, dogs welcome, birding
Peabody
Independence Greenway
Multiple access points to bike/walking path
Multiple access points to bike/walking path
Rockport
Halibut Point State Park
Gott Avenue at Rte 127, Rockport
Gott Avenue at Rte 127, Rockport
Long Beach
Long Beach Road, Rockport
Long Beach Road, Rockport
Rowley
Rough Meadows
Patmos Road, Rowley
Notes: Panoramic marsh views, wildlife viewing, five well-marked trails, birding, scenic views
Patmos Road, Rowley
Notes: Panoramic marsh views, wildlife viewing, five well-marked trails, birding, scenic views
Salem
Punto Urban Art Museum
Multiple access points
Notes: Visit their website for the self-guided walking tour and to view the murals online.
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby Street, Salem
Notes: While the Salem Armory Visitor Center, historic buildings, restroom facilities, and Friendship of Salem are closed, all park grounds remain open including the half mile walk out to the Salem Lighthouse.
Multiple access points
Notes: Visit their website for the self-guided walking tour and to view the murals online.
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby Street, Salem
Notes: While the Salem Armory Visitor Center, historic buildings, restroom facilities, and Friendship of Salem are closed, all park grounds remain open including the half mile walk out to the Salem Lighthouse.
Salem Woods/Forest River Conservation Area
Accessible via Willson St, Salem
Accessible via Willson St, Salem
Salisbury
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
State Reservation Road , Salisbury
State Reservation Road , Salisbury
Saugus
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
244 Central Street, Saugus
Notes: The visitor Center, Museum, and building are closed, but park grounds remain open including the short half mile nature trail.
244 Central Street, Saugus
Notes: The visitor Center, Museum, and building are closed, but park grounds remain open including the short half mile nature trail.
Topsfield
Bradley Palmer State Park
40 Asbury St, Topsfield
Notes: Facilities are closed.
Donibristle Reservation
Hill Street and Rowley Bridge Road, Topsfield
Notes: Extensive trails, beautiful wooded hillside, dogs welcome, birding
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
87 Perkins Row, Topsfield
40 Asbury St, Topsfield
Notes: Facilities are closed.
Donibristle Reservation
Hill Street and Rowley Bridge Road, Topsfield
Notes: Extensive trails, beautiful wooded hillside, dogs welcome, birding
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
87 Perkins Row, Topsfield
Topsfield Linear Common Trail
Multiple access points
Willowdale Meadow
Ipswich Road, Topsfield
Notes: Extensive trails that crisscross under a deep forest canopy, dogs welcome, birding
Willowdale State Forest
252 Ipswich Road, Topsfield
Multiple access points
Willowdale Meadow
Ipswich Road, Topsfield
Notes: Extensive trails that crisscross under a deep forest canopy, dogs welcome, birding
Willowdale State Forest
252 Ipswich Road, Topsfield
Wenham
Danvers-Wenham SwampWalk
Access points off of Danvers Rail Trail
Access points off of Danvers Rail Trail
West Newbury
Artichoke Trail
433 Middle Street, West Newbury
Indian Hill Conservation Area
Indian Hill Street, West Newbury
Notes: Scenic views, dogs welcome, birding
433 Middle Street, West Newbury
Indian Hill Conservation Area
Indian Hill Street, West Newbury
Notes: Scenic views, dogs welcome, birding
Mill Pond Recreation Area
693 Main St, West Newbury
693 Main St, West Newbury
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