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Webster-Billings Conservation Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Hanson, MA
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A 62-plus-acre woodland behind residential lots on East Washington, State, and Brook Streets, renamed in 2009 to honor conservation-minded residents Susan K. Webster and Dana and Norma Billings. About 55 acres are upland oak and white pine forest; the rest is seasonally wet lowland with red maple, yellow birch, and beech, plus two certified vernal pools. The Town acquired the land by eminent domain in 1973, previously known as the Hoder Property.

What to expect

Trails
approximately 2 miles natural woodland paths, main trail…
Dogs
A dog is not allowed in any public place, on publicly owned land, or on a street in town unless it is effectively restrained by a chain or leash, or under the handler's immediate and effective control.
Hours
Conservation trails are open dawn to dusk year-round unless a property posts otherwise.
Managed by
Hanson Conservation Commission 781-294-4119 · Website

Common questions

Are there trails at Webster-Billings Conservation Area?
Yes. approximately 2 miles. Surface: natural woodland paths, main trail marked with red paint….
Can I bring my dog to Webster-Billings Conservation Area?
A dog is not allowed in any public place, on publicly owned land, or on a street in town unless it is effectively restrained by a chain or leash, or under the handler's immediate and effective control.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.