A 128-acre grass airfield and coastal sandplain grassland the Town of Edgartown acquired in 1986 with the Nature Conservancy and the state; the Conservancy oversees mowing and controlled burning between the runways to preserve one of the world's best examples of this grassland/heathland habitat.
What to expect
Dogs
A dog may not run at large on any street or public place in Edgartown, or on private property without the owner's permission. In a public place or street a dog must be effectively restrained by a chain or leash strong enough to hold it,…
Managed by
Town of Edgartown (leases to airfield operating tenants); Nature Conservancy oversees ecological management
WebsiteCommon questions
Is this a public park or a working airfield?
Both: it's an active 128-acre grass airfield under a conservation restriction, with the Nature Conservancy managing the surrounding grassland habitat.
Can I bring my dog to Katama Plains Nature Preserve and Airfield Conservation Restriction?
A dog may not run at large on any street or public place in Edgartown, or on private property without the owner's permission. In a public place or street a dog must be effectively restrained by a chain or leash strong enough to hold it, or under the immediate and effective control of a handler, or…