Lynn Woods Reservation is a 2,200-acre municipal forest, one of the largest urban parks in the country, with over 30 miles of marked trails around three reservoirs, a rock-tunnel folly called Dungeon Rock, and a 48-foot stone observation tower. It has been under a permanent conservation restriction with DCR and Greenbelt since 2024.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs allowed but must be restrained per city ordinance, owners must remove waste, and pets are prohibited from entering any of the three reservoirs
Hours
Sunrise to sunset daily
Managed by
City of Lynn Parks and Recreation Department; on-site Lynn Woods Ranger
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On site
Info kiosk
Map kiosks at both the Pennybrook Road and Great Woods Road entrances
Not here
No drinking water
No public drinking water noted at either entrance
Common questions
Is Lynn Woods Reservation open today?
Lynn Woods Reservation is a public preserve in Lynn, MA. Posted hours: Sunrise to sunset daily.
How long or hard are the trails at Lynn Woods?
There are over 30 miles of trails across 2,200 acres with a range of difficulty, from easy fire-road walks near the entrances to rougher, rockier singletrack farther in. Stick to the color-blazed markers since the network is large enough to get turned around in.
Can I swim in the ponds at Lynn Woods?
No, swimming is banned in all three reservoirs because they are part of the city's public water supply.
Where do I park, and is it obvious?
Park at either the Pennybrook Road main entrance or the Great Woods Road entrance; both have marked lots and a map kiosk right at the gate.
Is there an entry fee at Lynn Woods Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Lynn Woods Reservation?
Dogs allowed but must be restrained per city ordinance, owners must remove waste, and pets are prohibited from entering any of the three reservoirs
What rules should I know at Lynn Woods Reservation?
Visitors are required to stay on officially marked trails, which use colored paint blazes. Swimming and fishing are prohibited in all three reservoirs, which supply Lynn's drinking water. Fires are prohibited except by permit. Camping, paintball, and ATV/dirt-bike riding are prohibited. Mountain…