Fifty-seven acres of open field and pitch pine woods purchased by the town in 1984 to protect its wellfield, laced with 2.75 miles of trail and bisected by the Cape Cod Rail Trail, a favorite dog-walking loop in South Harwich.
What to expect
Trails
2.75 miles total; south section is open field, north section pitch pine forest, Cape Cod Rail Trail runs through the middle.
Dogs
Popular for dog-walking; owners must pick up waste because the land sits over the town's drinking-water supply. Leash rules are not explicitly confirmed.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
trailhead kiosks at both parking areas
Common questions
Is Thompson's Field Conservation Area open today?
Thompson's Field Conservation Area is a public park in Harwich, MA. There is no live closure feed for parks; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Can I bring my dog to Thompson's Field Conservation Area?
Popular for dog-walking; owners must pick up waste because the land sits over the town's drinking-water supply. Leash rules are not explicitly confirmed.
What rules should I know at Thompson's Field Conservation Area?
Dog owners must remove waste; the property sits above the town's public wellfield.