A 171-acre Wildlife Management Area straddling Georgetown and Groveland, with beaver impoundments, sand pits, and mixed hardwood/successional forest. It is intentionally unmaintained - visitors find natural terrain rather than groomed trails. Corrected from 'park' to 'preserve': it is a MassWildlife-managed WMA, not a town park, and hunting is a primary permitted use.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Not covered by Groveland's townwide leash bylaw (non-municipal state land); MassWildlife WMAs generally allow dogs, commonly for hunting/tracking use, with no site-specific leash posting found.
Hours
Open access, no gate/hours posted (state WMA; not subject to Groveland's townwide rules).
Managed by
MassWildlife (Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife)
(978) 355-2144 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is this a park or a hunting area?
It's a state Wildlife Management Area managed by MassWildlife - hiking and birdwatching are allowed, but hunting, fishing, and trapping are primary permitted uses and trails are unmaintained.
A pull-off on Salem Street, or via the Meadow Pond WCE trails off Uptack Road.
Where do I park at Upper Parker River WMA?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Upper Parker River WMA?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Upper Parker River WMA?
Not covered by Groveland's townwide leash bylaw (non-municipal state land); MassWildlife WMAs generally allow dogs, commonly for hunting/tracking use, with no site-specific leash posting found.
What rules should I know at Upper Parker River WMA?
Since hunting is permitted, visitors during the general MA hunting season should wear blaze orange for visibility (standard MassWildlife WMA guidance).