A roughly 20-acre Main Street parcel the town bought for $2.7 million in 2021 to keep it from being developed and to protect adjacent water-supply land. It was then placed under an Essex County Greenbelt Association conservation restriction and is now signed and promoted publicly as the Lynnfield Woodlot. MassGIS still lists the parcel under its earlier name, Richardson Green.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
a wide, easy loop trail through mature forest bordering Lynnfield Water District land; the property has more than 3,200 trees
Dogs
A dog off its owner's property in Lynnfield must be held firmly on a leash or under its owner's control by voice or visual command. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Lynnfield's conservation areas are open from dawn to dusk. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Essex County Greenbelt Association
WebsiteCommon questions
Is Richardson Green the same place as the Lynnfield Woodlot?
Yes. The town bought the roughly 20-acre Main Street parcel in 2021 under the name Richardson Green, and after placing it under an Essex County Greenbelt Association conservation restriction it's now signed and marketed as the Lynnfield Woodlot.
Where do I park at Richardson Green Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Richardson Green Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Richardson Green Conservation Area?
A dog off its owner's property in Lynnfield must be held firmly on a leash or under its owner's control by voice or visual command. Posted signs at the site take precedence.