Parsonage Hill is a 111-acre conservation property protected and renamed Viburnum Woods in 2025, now trail-connected to the adjoining former McPherson Woodlot; it's considered important habitat for beaver and migratory birds, with a new walking-trail network.
What to expect
Parking
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Dogs
Haverhill requires dogs off the owner's property to be held firmly on a leash no longer than six feet, bars them entirely from school grounds, and keeps them off the water and ice of conservation areas. That's the town-wide default; watch…
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Essex County Greenbelt Association
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Common questions
The city and Essex County Greenbelt renamed the newly protected property Viburnum Woods in June 2025 for the mapleleaf viburnum that grows throughout the understory.
Is there an entry fee at Parsonage Hill Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Parsonage Hill Conservation Area?
Haverhill requires dogs off the owner's property to be held firmly on a leash no longer than six feet, bars them entirely from school grounds, and keeps them off the water and ice of conservation areas. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.