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Crooked Springs Brook Reservation

Open to the publicPreserve · Chelmsford, MA · 79 Crooked Spring RoadUpdated Nov 6, 2026
Right now

The 37-acre Margaret Robbins Mills Crooked Spring Brook Reservation in West Chelmsford was the Conservation Commission's first land purchase, in 1965. Trails wind through forest and open fields past a man-made pond used for fishing and skating.

What to expect

Entry fee
Free
Dogs
No dog may run at large at any time, and at large means off the owner's premises and not under the control of the owner or an authorised escort by leash, cord, chain or otherwise. Dog shows, guide and hearing dogs, dogs being trained or…
Fishing
Allowed
Ice-Skating
Allowed winter, on the man-made pond
Managed by
Chelmsford Conservation Commission 978-250-5248 ext. 2 · Website

Worth knowing

  • A man-made pond on the property is used for fishing and, in winter, ice skating.

Common questions

Is Crooked Springs Brook Reservation open today?
Crooked Springs Brook Reservation is a public preserve in Chelmsford, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Where do I park?
There's a parking lot right on Crooked Spring Road at the reservation entrance, with a marked accessible space.
Is there an entry fee at Crooked Springs Brook Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Crooked Springs Brook Reservation?
No dog may run at large at any time, and at large means off the owner's premises and not under the control of the owner or an authorised escort by leash, cord, chain or otherwise. Dog shows, guide and hearing dogs, dogs being trained or used for hunting, and Town-designated off-leash areas are…

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-11-06.