A 27-acre Wildlands Trust woodland around two former mill ponds off Sylvia Place Road, combining the original 13.3-acre O. Wellington and Gertrude Stewart donation from 1975 with a 13.48-acre Person family donation added in 2011. O W Stewart Preserve is an earlier/informal name for what is now managed and signed as Stewart/Person Preserve.
What to expect
Trails
About a mile of interconnected, moderately hilly trails with small bridges at multiple stream/pond crossings
Dogs
Dogs must be on leash at all times, per Wildlands Trust's general visitor policy
Accessibility
No ADA path; hilly terrain with small steps at bridges
Fishing
Allowed Herring ladder present; check state fishing regulations
Managed by
Wildlands Trust
774-343-5121 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Stewart/Person Preserve open today?
Stewart/Person Preserve is a public preserve in Kingston, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Yes, on leash at all times, which is the rule across all Wildlands Trust properties.
No, hunting is prohibited here, one of the many Wildlands Trust properties where it isn't permitted.
There's roadside space for about two cars on Sylvia Place Road, just past the pond.
Is there an entry fee at Stewart/Person Preserve?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Stewart/Person Preserve?
Dogs must be on leash at all times, per Wildlands Trust's general visitor policy
Is Stewart/Person Preserve wheelchair accessible?
No ADA path; hilly terrain with small steps at bridges
What rules should I know at Stewart/Person Preserve?
No fires, fireworks, firearms, camping, or motorized vehicles, per Wildlands Trust general policy.