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
Dogs
Not explicitly confirmed for this reservation
Accessibility
There is a marked accessible parking space at the trailhead; the trails themselves are natural-surface, not paved.
Fishing
Allowed unconfirmed
Ice-Skating
Allowed winter, on the man-made pond
Managed by
Chelmsford Conservation Commission
978-250-5248 ext. 2 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
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.
Are there trails, and how hard are they?
Yes, an easy roughly 1.1-mile loop that skirts wetlands, with bridges and boardwalks over the wettest sections.
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?
Not explicitly confirmed for this reservation
Is Crooked Springs Brook Reservation wheelchair accessible?
There is a marked accessible parking space at the trailhead; the trails themselves are natural-surface, not paved.