A quiet 48-acre town park at the north corner of Pine Grove Cemetery, mostly known for its walking trails and Topsfield's first pump track, which opened in 2024. Runners and dog walkers use it more than families with young kids.
What to expect
Entry fee
You don't need a sticker for this spot; Topsfield has no municipal ocean or pond beach that would need one; Hood Pond is run by the private Topsfield Beach Association.
Dogs
No townwide leash requirement. Ch. 111 covers licensing and nuisance only; under §111-3G the Animal Control Officer may require an owner to keep a dog from running at large in schools, playgrounds, parks and public recreation areas.…
Hours
Parks open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or sunset, whichever is earlier, during the open season; closed for the season from about mid-November to a date set by the Parks and Cemetery Commission. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Topsfield Recreation Department
WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Bare Hill Park?
You don't need a sticker for this spot; Topsfield has no municipal ocean or pond beach that would need one; Hood Pond is run by the private Topsfield Beach Association.
Can I bring my dog to Bare Hill Park?
No townwide leash requirement. Ch. 111 covers licensing and nuisance only; under §111-3G the Animal Control Officer may require an owner to keep a dog from running at large in schools, playgrounds, parks and public recreation areas. Posted signs at the site take precedence.