A 200-acre forest donated to the city by the Griswold family and the Greenfield Tap and Die Corporation, with an interpretive trail system designed by a consulting forester and a self-guided map available at the entrance kiosk. Meadows, wetlands, and wooded uplands support a wide range of wildlife.
What to expect
Dogs
Bring the dog on a leash. Greenfield asks owners to keep them under control and to pick up after them.
Hours
Greenfield's public lands ordinance closes its posted parks and playgrounds between 10pm and 6am unless a permit says otherwise. City conservation land is excepted from that curfew and stays open sunrise to sunset year round.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Greenfield Conservation Commission
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On site
Info kiosk
trailhead kiosk with self-guiding maps
Common questions
Are there trails, how long and how hard?
Yes. The Stewardship Trail runs about 2 miles through the 200 acres with 16 numbered stops keyed to the map at the kiosk, and it doubles as a cross-country ski route in winter.
Yes, leashed dogs are allowed on all city conservation land, with owners required to pick up waste.
Are there trails at Griswold/GTD Conservation Area?
Yes. Surface: natural.
Is there an entry fee at Griswold/GTD Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Griswold/GTD Conservation Area?
Bring the dog on a leash. Greenfield asks owners to keep them under control and to pick up after them.