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
Worth knowing
- The land was bequeathed to the City of Brockton in 1977 by businessman and philanthropist Dewey Stone. Trails were restored by Wildlands Trust starting in 2018 and reopened to the public in October 2019.
- Stone Farm connects to Brockton Audubon Preserve and Easton's Dorchester Brook Wildlife Management Area as part of a 300-acre wildlife corridor, and has hydrological ties to Bigney Pond.
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.