An 85-acre city nature preserve at 801 Cabot Street on the Beverly-Wenham line, 53 acres in Beverly and 32 in Wenham, bordering Wenham Lake, which supplies drinking water for Beverly, Salem and part of Wenham.
What to expect
Trails
A trail system for walking, hiking and cycling, skirting Wenham Lake. The trails are unpaved.
Dogs
Popular for dog walking; keep dogs under control on the shared trails
Accessibility
Not accessible for people with physical disabilities: no designated handicap parking and no paved walkway from the parking area onto the property.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Jointly managed by The Trustees of Reservations and Essex County Greenbelt
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No drinking water
No restrooms or water on site
Common questions
Is JC Phillips Nature Preserve open today?
JC Phillips Nature Preserve is a public preserve in Beverly, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
What are the ruins at JC Phillips?
They are the remains of Highover, an Italianate mansion built in 1913 that burned down in 1968; its footprint is still visible along the trails.
Is there an entry fee at JC Phillips Nature Preserve?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to JC Phillips Nature Preserve?
Popular for dog walking; keep dogs under control on the shared trails
Is JC Phillips Nature Preserve wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible for people with physical disabilities: no designated handicap parking and no paved walkway from the parking area onto the property.
What rules should I know at JC Phillips Nature Preserve?
Wenham Lake is a public water supply; body contact with the reservoir is not permitted.