A roughly 76-acre wooded city park given to Beverly in 1933 as a memorial, with a soccer field near the Cross Lane entrance and a network of blazed woodland trails past stone walls and a vernal pool. The terrain is steep and unpaved, so it isn't wheelchair accessible.
What to expect
Trails
Three color-blazed woodland trails (white, blue, red) run from the Bonad Street and Cross Lane entrances through red oak and white pine forest, past old stone…
Dogs
Not one of the city's six designated leash-dog parks; general leash law applies as at other city open space.
Hours
Beverly's parks are open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from October through March and 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. from April through September; Lynch Park runs 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Accessibility
Not accessible due to woods and steep terrain; trails are unpaved and there are no designated handicap parking spaces.
Managed by
Beverly Recreation Department / Open Space & Recreation Committee
978-921-6067 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Sally Milligan Park open today?
Sally Milligan Park is a public park in Beverly, MA. Posted hours: Beverly's parks are open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from October through March and 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. from April through September; Lynch Park runs 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m..
Why is it called Sally Milligan Park?
Hugh Taylor Birch gave the original 31 acres to the city in 1933 as a memorial to his mother, Sally Milligan Birch, asking that the land be kept for the enjoyment and safety of Beverly's women and children.
Are the trails at Sally Milligan Park accessible?
No. The park's wooded, steep terrain and unpaved trails aren't wheelchair accessible, and there's no designated handicap parking.
Where do I park at Sally Milligan Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Sally Milligan Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Sally Milligan Park?
Not one of the city's six designated leash-dog parks; general leash law applies as at other city open space.
Is Sally Milligan Park wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible due to woods and steep terrain; trails are unpaved and there are no designated handicap parking spaces.