About 30 wooded acres between Hawthorne Brook and the Squannacook River, with an easy loop path connecting two elementary schools and bordering Townsend State Forest.
What to expect
Dogs
Townsend sets no leash length. Its dog bylaw works through nuisance: a dog is a public nuisance if it runs at large and unrestrained on land that is not its owner's, or is on public school grounds without restraint. The bylaw expressly…
Managed by
Cemetery & Parks Department
(978) 597-1700 · WebsiteCommon questions
Are there restrooms at Howard Park?
None are documented; the park is a river and woodland trail loop without built facilities on record.
Are there trails at Howard Park?
Yes.
Can I bring my dog to Howard Park?
Townsend sets no leash length. Its dog bylaw works through nuisance: a dog is a public nuisance if it runs at large and unrestrained on land that is not its owner's, or is on public school grounds without restraint. The bylaw expressly allows dogs being exercised under their owner's immediate…