A 105-acre city-owned preserve on former Dewey Stone farmland, restored and re-opened to the public in October 2019 with 2.5 miles of trails, bog boards, and boardwalks through mixed forest and two certified vernal pools. Parking is very limited, just a couple of cars, so this suits a small group rather than a crowd.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
2.5 miles of trails through mixed forest, moderately hilly with exposed roots and rocks; features bog boards and narrow, potentially slippery boardwalks over…
Dogs
Dog walking permitted (shown on the preserve's recreation icons).
Hours
No gate hours stated; treated as open access based on land trust description, but not explicitly confirmed.
Accessibility
Limited: moderately hilly terrain with exposed roots and rocks, plus narrow boardwalks, make this a poor fit for wheelchairs or strollers.
Managed by
Wildlands Trust (Community Stewardship Program, since 2018)
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On site
Info kiosk
Trail signage installed during 2018-2019 restoration; printable trail map and Avenza Maps app tracking available
Common questions
Where do I park at Stone Farm, and is it obvious?
Look for the small lot behind the baseball field on the north side of Torrey Street; it only fits two or three cars, and there's an informal overflow spot down a dirt road just west of it.
Where do I park at Stone Farm Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Stone Farm Conservation Area?
Dog walking permitted (shown on the preserve's recreation icons).
Is Stone Farm Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Limited: moderately hilly terrain with exposed roots and rocks, plus narrow boardwalks, make this a poor fit for wheelchairs or strollers.