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
Parking
Paid lot $2 resident / $4 non-resident, weekends and holidays only; free weekdays (donations appreciated)
Trails
About 1.8 miles of lifecourse trail plus a broader network of pathways and gravel roads across the farm fields, orchards, and woods; mostly flat and easy,…
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
Accessibility
Shiyanne's Playground was purpose-built to be wheelchair accessible; the main gravel roads are flat and walkable, though the town has not published a formal ADA path or parking spec for the rest of the grounds
Disc Golf
Allowed year-round
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Danvers Recreation, in partnership with the Danvers Historical Society
978-774-6518 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$2 resident / $4 non-resident, weekends and holidays only; free weekdays (donations appreciated)
What's here
On site
Playground
Shiyanne's Playground at Kidstown, a fully enclosed, wheelchair-accessible playground near the Forest Street lot. It was rebuilt as a community memorial to a Danvers girl, Shiyanne Thornell, and is celebrated each year at Endicott Park Day.
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
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.
Are there walking trails?
Yes, a roughly 1.8-mile lifecourse trail plus a wider web of gravel roads and pathways loop through the farm fields, orchards, and woods.
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.
Is Endicott Park wheelchair accessible?
Shiyanne's Playground was purpose-built to be wheelchair accessible; the main gravel roads are flat and walkable, though the town has not published a formal ADA path or parking spec for the rest of the grounds
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…