An 86-acre wooded, town-owned parcel of uplands and red maple swamp near Benson Brook, north of the old railroad right-of-way. The town's own plan says there is no active management and the exact boundaries on the ground are not well documented, so this is passive, largely untended open space rather than a maintained park.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must be under restraint at all times (leashed, at heel and obedient to command, confined to the owner's property, or in a vehicle) under the townwide Animal Control bylaw. There is no townwide seasonal dog ban on non-beach town land.
Accessibility
Not accessible; no infrastructure.
Managed by
Marion Conservation Commission
508-748-3517 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Smellie & Stinson Land maintained for visitors?
No. The town's own conservation plan says there is no active management of this parcel and its boundaries on the ground are not well documented; treat it as passive habitat, not a maintained trail area.
Is there an entry fee at Smellie & Stinson Land?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Smellie & Stinson Land?
Dogs must be under restraint at all times (leashed, at heel and obedient to command, confined to the owner's property, or in a vehicle) under the townwide Animal Control bylaw. There is no townwide seasonal dog ban on non-beach town land.
Is Smellie & Stinson Land wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible; no infrastructure.