A large wetland preserve along Chartley Brook, big enough to paddle, but without a marked trailhead or posted visitor information.
What to expect
Entry fee
You don't need a pass for this spot; Attleboro has no swim-beach sticker program and no open-water municipal swim beach; its parks are free to enter and its public swimming is at city pools. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Attleboro requires dogs to be leashed at all times whenever off the owner's property; dogs may not run loose. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
Attleboro Conservation Commission
508-223-2222 · WebsiteWorth knowing
- The city describes the preserve as 291 acres of wetlands accessible to canoes, but no put-in, parking area, or trailhead is documented anywhere public.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Chartley Brook Conservation Area?
You don't need a pass for this spot; Attleboro has no swim-beach sticker program and no open-water municipal swim beach; its parks are free to enter and its public swimming is at city pools.
Can I bring my dog to Chartley Brook Conservation Area?
Attleboro requires dogs to be leashed at all times whenever off the owner's property; dogs may not run loose. Posted signs at the site take precedence.