A compact 11-acre parcel behind the old Fire Station Museum on Broadway, a cart road leading past a small wetland into upland woods with an old stone wall, linked by trail to the larger Phillips Sanctuary next door.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
short cart-road walk connecting into the 1.6-mile Phillips Sanctuary/Firehouse… Natural cart-road and footpath, not…
Dogs
Leash required per town-wide bylaw
Hours
No posted opening or closing time. Signs at the entrance win if they differ. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Hanover Conservation Commission
781-826-6505 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is this a standalone hike or part of something bigger?
It connects directly to the Phillips Sanctuary and Firehouse Loop trails next door, so most visitors walk it as one combined outing rather than an isolated 11-acre lot.
Where do I park at Merry Property?
Free lot (free).
Are there trails at Merry Property?
Yes. short cart-road walk connecting into the 1.6-mile Phillips Sanctuary/Firehouse…. Surface: Natural cart-road and footpath, not paved.
Is there an entry fee at Merry Property?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Merry Property?
Leash required per town-wide bylaw
What rules should I know at Merry Property?
No fires, no overnight camping or parking, no motorized vehicles other than ADA-compliant ones.