One of Danvers' most-visited conservation sites, a mile and a half of narrow trails winding through fields, ponds, wetlands, and forest, with plank walkways over the wetter stretches. Visitors regularly spot orioles, warblers, hawks, and the occasional beaver along the way.
What to expect
Trails
About 1.5 miles of trail through fields, ponds, wetlands and forest; narrow in places with wooden planks over muddy sections, natural surface throughout (not…
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs are allowed on leash where required, with owners expected to clean up after them; not a posted off-leash area.
Hours
A Danvers by-law lets residents use town-owned land for recreation without a permit from half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Danvers Conservation Commission
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Are there trails, how long or hard?
Yes, roughly a mile and a half of easy but sometimes narrow trail across fields, ponds, wetlands, and forest, with plank crossings over the muddiest spots.
Yes, on a leash where posted, and owners are expected to pack out waste.
Where do I park, is it obvious?
There's a gravel parking lot right on Conant Street at the main entrance, easy to spot from the road.
Is there an entry fee at Proctor Farm?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Proctor Farm?
Dogs are allowed on leash where required, with owners expected to clean up after them; not a posted off-leash area.