Forty-six acres made up of three donated parcels around Heath Hen Meadow Brook: wetlands, streams, meadow, and upland woods named for a partridge-like relative of the prairie chicken that went extinct early in the 20th century. Edward Flannery gave the original 20-acre parcel to the town in 1991.
What to expect
Dogs
Boxborough has no blanket townwide leash mandate; the town by-law only bars a dog from going "at large," meaning off its owner's property and not under direct control. On town conservation land the Conservation Commission's regulations…
Hours
Dawn to dusk, the townwide rule for Boxborough conservation land.
Managed by
Town of Boxborough Conservation Commission
978-264-1723 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Heath Hen Meadow?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Heath Hen Meadow?
Boxborough has no blanket townwide leash mandate; the town by-law only bars a dog from going "at large," meaning off its owner's property and not under direct control. On town conservation land the Conservation Commission's regulations add that pets must be under control so they do not…
What rules should I know at Heath Hen Meadow?
All motorized vehicles are prohibited, including motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, cars and trucks. No hunting, trapping, shooting or carrying a weapon. Alcoholic beverages and glass containers are prohibited. No fires and no camping. Night use requires written permission from the Conservation…