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Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary

Open to the publicPreserve · Attleboro, MAUpdated Aug 14, 2026
Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary, Attleboro, Massachusetts
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Right now

A Mass Audubon sanctuary built around Lake Talaquega, with boardwalk trails through a red maple swamp and freshwater marsh, a nature center in a 1759 farmhouse, and a play area for kids.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot Free
Trails
1.5 miles of wooded and boardwalk trail through red maple swamp, upland forest, and freshwater marsh, looping around Lake Talaquega (Woody's Way)
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Not permitted; dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited (service animals welcome)
Hours
Trails open daily, dawn to dusk; the nature center building keeps shorter posted hours (reported as Wed-Sat 9:30am-4:30pm)
Accessibility
Nature center and museum are universally accessible; powered mobility devices are permitted on trails with a day pass
Managed by
Mass Audubon 508-223-3060 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
CostFree

What's here

On site

Restroom
Nature center
Picnic area

Common questions

Is Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary open today?
Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary is a public preserve in Attleboro, MA. Posted hours: Trails open daily, dawn to dusk; the nature center building keeps shorter posted hours (reported as Wed-Sat 9:30am-4:30pm).
Can I bring my dog to Oak Knoll?
No. Mass Audubon prohibits dogs and horseback riding at Oak Knoll; only service animals are allowed.
Where do I park at Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary?
Not permitted; dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited (service animals welcome)
Is Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary wheelchair accessible?
Nature center and museum are universally accessible; powered mobility devices are permitted on trails with a day pass
What rules should I know at Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary?
Foot travel only; stay on marked trails.

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-08-14.