A 736-acre state park straddling Topsfield and Hamilton along the Ipswich River, built around the restored Willowdale Mansion. Multi-use trails cross the Bay Circuit Trail and Discover Hamilton Trail, drawing hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders.
What to expect
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Accessibility
Handicapped-accessible restrooms and a handicapped-accessible wading pool
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed Ipswich River frontage; season unconfirmed
Fishing
Allowed Unconfirmed
Swim
Allowed Handicapped-accessible wading pool on site, not a swimming beach
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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On site
Restroom
Near headquarters/wading pool
Picnic area
Picnicking permitted
Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Bradley Palmer State Park?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).
Is Bradley Palmer State Park wheelchair accessible?
Handicapped-accessible restrooms and a handicapped-accessible wading pool