A conservation parcel near Simpson and Burgess Roads in Hardwick, listed under East Quabbin Land Trust ownership in town open-space records. It sits in the same general area as EQLT's well-documented Deer Park Preserve and Coxhall Kitchen Garden, both of which are also reached via Simpson Road, but no page under this exact name could be found on EQLT's current public preserve list as of mid-2026.
What to expect
Dogs
No strict leash-only mandate townwide: a dog must be either leashed (max 6 ft) or clearly under the owner's direct verbal/non-verbal control at all times (Hardwick Dog Control Ordinance, General By-Laws). First offense $25 fine, $50 for…
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East Quabbin Land Trust
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Can I bring my dog to Simpson Burgess Road Preserve?
No strict leash-only mandate townwide: a dog must be either leashed (max 6 ft) or clearly under the owner's direct verbal/non-verbal control at all times (Hardwick Dog Control Ordinance, General By-Laws). First offense $25 fine, $50 for each subsequent offense.