Eighty-five acres of mixed hardwoods opening onto a wetland with a viewing platform, once home to an active heron rookery of up to 90 pairs before beavers reshaped the water and the herons moved on.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dog walking is listed as a permitted activity; Boxford also has no town-wide leash law
Hours
No hours posted; open access
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round, best in spring for waterfowl
Managed by
Essex County Greenbelt Association
978-768-7241 · WebsiteCommon questions
Where do I park at Carter Fields?
Free lot (free).
Are there trails at Carter Fields?
Yes. 0.5 mile. easy difficulty.
Can I bring my dog to Carter Fields?
Dog walking is listed as a permitted activity; Boxford also has no town-wide leash law