Punkhorn Parklands is roughly 800 to 900 acres of former grazing and cranberry-bog land in interior Brewster, bought mainly in the 1980s to protect the town's drinking-water supply. Sand and gravel roads and color-coded trails link kettle ponds, old bogs, a working water-department well field, and views over Upper Mill Pond and Seymour Pond.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs and other pets are not allowed on Brewster's public beaches, tidal flats, landings or public ponds between May 15 and September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome and owners must clean up after them.
Hours
Brewster's ponds and conservation land are open to the public from sunrise to sunset, except for registered campers at Nickerson State Park.
Accessibility
Not a paved/ADA path; unpaved woods roads and footpaths throughout.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Brewster Natural Resources Department / Conservation Commission
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On site
Info kiosk
Signboards at major trailheads (Calf Field, Eagle Point, Seymour Pond).
Common questions
Is there a fee to park at Punkhorn Parklands?
No. The Run Hill Road lot is free, unlike Brewster's summer pond and beach lots which require a sticker.
Can you swim at Punkhorn Parklands?
There's no designated swimming beach on the property. Seymour Pond, which the Seymour Pond Trail overlooks from a bluff, has no beach access from these trails.
Where do I park at Punkhorn Parklands?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Punkhorn Parklands?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Punkhorn Parklands?
Dogs and other pets are not allowed on Brewster's public beaches, tidal flats, landings or public ponds between May 15 and September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome and owners must clean up after them.
Is Punkhorn Parklands wheelchair accessible?
Not a paved/ADA path; unpaved woods roads and footpaths throughout.
What rules should I know at Punkhorn Parklands?
Hunting is prohibited on Town conservation land except in the designated Punkhorn Hunting Area during the posted bow-hunting season.