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Cross Patch Conservation Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Dennis, MA
Right now

One of three linked sections of the Blueberry Patch Conservation Area, with pine-needle-covered paths that run out to views of the Chase Garden Creek salt marsh; the resident-only blueberries here are ticketed if you're caught picking without proof of residency.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Hours
Closes at 9pm, same as the adjoining Simpkins Neck section.
Birdwatching
Allowed

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed

What's here

Not here

No drinking water

Common questions

Are there trails, how long/hard?
Yes, roughly 1.5 miles of flat, easy, pine-needle-covered trails shared across the Cross Patch and Simpkins Neck sections.
Dogs allowed?
Yes, on leash and under control, consistent with town conservation-land rules.
Where do I park at Cross Patch Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Cross Patch Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
What rules should I know at Cross Patch Conservation Area?
Blueberry picking is reserved for Dennis residents only; non-residents risk a ticket. Hunting for in-season game is allowed if done per state and local law.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed. Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-07-16.