A seven-and-a-half-acre town park off Elm Street built around the Upton Cave, one of the largest built stone chambers in the Northeast, a six-foot tunnel leading to a domed inner room. Short walking trails loop past Mill Pond and open meadow, making it more of a quick curiosity stop than a long hike.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on Upton conservation land but must stay leashed at all times, and leashed in town parks, on athletic fields, and on the town common under the Canine Control Bylaw. Hunting dogs may work off leash under voice command.
Hours
Upton's conservation land is open daily from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset. After-hours use needs Conservation Commission permission.
Managed by
Upton Parks & Cemetery Division
WebsiteCommon questions
A stone chamber reached through a six-foot-high, fourteen-foot tunnel into a beehive-shaped domed room about twelve feet across, one of the largest of the roughly 300 such chambers found across the Northeast.
Is it good for young kids?
The walk to the chamber is short and flat, but the tunnel interior is unlit and low, so it suits curious older kids better than toddlers.
Where do I park at Heritage Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Heritage Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Heritage Park?
Dogs are welcome on Upton conservation land but must stay leashed at all times, and leashed in town parks, on athletic fields, and on the town common under the Canine Control Bylaw. Hunting dogs may work off leash under voice command.