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
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
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)
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Chadwick Lead Mills Park?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
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.