A 23-acre AVIS reservation on the edge of Foster's Pond, its narrow trails winding along glacial eskers past several small kettlehole ponds through white oak and pine. Bow hunting for deer is allowed from tree stands during the state season.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Narrow trails wind along eskers and past kettlehole ponds; no official length/difficulty rating published
Dogs
Allowed on leash, per AVIS and the town leash bylaw
Hours
Sunrise to sunset, AVIS's standard rule
Managed by
Andover Village Improvement Society (AVIS)
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Benches
A bench for bird watching overlooks the Foster's Pond marsh
Common questions
Where do I park, is it obvious?
Roadside on Woburn Street, on the same side as the reservation, just south of Rattlesnake Hill Road. Don't park across the street, it's private.
Bow hunting for deer is allowed from tree stands during the state's bow season.
Where do I park at Wilkinson Reservation?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Wilkinson Reservation?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Wilkinson Reservation?
Allowed on leash, per AVIS and the town leash bylaw
What rules should I know at Wilkinson Reservation?
Bow-and-arrow deer hunting is permitted from tree stands during the state bow season. Any activity that diminishes the reservation's natural resources or tranquility is prohibited.