A 48-acre town conservation parcel plus 12 acres held by the Foster's Pond Corporation, wrapping a kettle pond on the Andover/Wilmington line. A boardwalk bridge crosses to a small picnic island, and the reservation connects by trail to the neighboring AVIS Goldsmith Woodlands and Wilkinson Reservation.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Allowed on leash only
Hours
Sunrise to sunset, the standard rule for Andover Conservation Commission land
Managed by
Andover Conservation Commission
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Picnic area
Picnic tables and a fire ring on the small island, reached via boardwalk bridge
Common questions
Reports conflict: one trail database says no, while informal swimming is described locally. Call the Conservation Division before planning a swim trip.
Yes, hand-carried boats go in near the Willard Circle parking area or via the boardwalk to the island.
Where do I park at Foster's Pond Reservation?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Foster's Pond Reservation?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Foster's Pond Reservation?
Allowed on leash only
What rules should I know at Foster's Pond Reservation?
Motorized vehicles, hunting/trapping without permit, firearms, alcohol, open fires, unpermitted camping, plant removal and littering, per the town's standard conservation-land rules.