A 165-acre former estate turned town park, mixing farm fields, orchards, woodlands, and marsh with a working barnyard of pigs, goats, and geese near the entrance. A roughly 1.8-mile lifecourse trail and a web of gravel roads make it Danvers' main destination for a long walk.
What to expect
Trails
The town describes a network of trails, pathways and gravel roads through pastoral views, historic farm buildings, orchards, woodlands and marshes, plus a…
Dogs
Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the park; off-leash only inside the fenced Danvers Dog Park. Owners must clean up after their dogs or face $25-$100 fines.
Hours
9am to sunset, 365 days a year
Disc Golf
Allowed year-round
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Danvers Recreation, in partnership with the Danvers Historical Society
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On site
Playground
Playground on site, alongside a disc golf course, a dog park and community gardens.
Picnic area
picnic areas throughout the grounds, plus small fixed charcoal grills at the pond picnic area available without reservation
Shelter
pavilion/picnic areas reservable for family outings and company events · True
Info kiosk
the Nature Center serves as an info hub with changing exhibits
Not here
No drinking water
no drinking fountains confirmed; bring your own water
Worth knowing
- A working barnyard near the entrance keeps a pig, a horse, a bull, a pony, goats, geese, ducks, and chickens, a holdover from the farm the park was built on.
- Open fields make the park a local spot for sledding and cross-country skiing in winter.
Common questions
Is Endicott Park open today?
Endicott Park is a public park in Danvers, MA. Posted hours: 9am to sunset, 365 days a year.
Is there a fee to get into Endicott Park?
Getting in is free every day of the year; the $2/$4 charge only kicks in for parking on weekends and holidays, and weekday parking runs on an honor-system donation box.
Leashed dogs can go anywhere in the park, and there's a dedicated fenced dog park near the Dean Street entrance for off-leash time.
Can I reserve a picnic spot or grill?
Family picnics and larger outings need a permit through the town's online reservation portal, but a handful of small charcoal grills near the pond are first-come, first-served.
Where do I park at Endicott Park?
Paid lot ($2 resident / $4 non-resident, weekends and holidays only; free weekdays (donations appreciated)).
Is there an entry fee at Endicott Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Endicott Park?
Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the park; off-leash only inside the fenced Danvers Dog Park. Owners must clean up after their dogs or face $25-$100 fines.
What rules should I know at Endicott Park?
Coyotes, deer, and other wildlife are present on the grounds; keep dogs leashed outside the fenced dog park. No camping. No campfires without authorization. Carry in, carry out: the park has no trash barrels. Alcohol only through a TIPS-certified caterer or bartender holding a one-day liquor…