A former 18th and 19th-century lead mill and gristmill site at the Salem/Marblehead line, now open meadow and trails at the mouth of the Forest River. The mill buildings burned in 1968; the land is now passive-recreation conservation land.
What to expect
Trails
Walking paths across open meadow, connecting to a bike path toward downtown Marblehead or Salem State University
Dogs
Salem requires dogs off the owner's property to be leashed and under control; a dog at large on a public beach, park, or mall draws a $50 fine. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Salem's parks and playgrounds close at sunset, with lighted athletic fields open until 11:00 p.m.; Salem Willows Park stays open until 11:30 p.m. from Memorial Day through October 1. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Essex County Greenbelt / Marblehead Conservancy (conservation partners)
WebsiteWorth knowing
- Purchased via a state PARC grant in 2012 for passive recreation after cleanup of lead contamination from the historic mill.
Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Chadwick Lead Mills Park?
Salem requires dogs off the owner's property to be leashed and under control; a dog at large on a public beach, park, or mall draws a $50 fine. Posted signs at the site take precedence.