A 39-acre Essex County Greenbelt Association reservation on Battis Road, conserved in two stages (23 acres in 2019, 16 acres in 2020), abutting the town's 300-plus acre Town Forest. Cobbler's Brook winds through mature oak-hickory woods and a beaver pond with the remnants of a former heron rookery.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
About 0.4 mile of easy-terrain trail from the Battis Road gate
Dogs
Dog walking is a listed permitted activity. Essex County Greenbelt's organization-wide visitor policy (not the Town of Merrimac's bylaw, since this is non-municipal land) requires owners to carry a leash, leash aggressive dogs, control…
Hours
Sunrise to sunset only; overnight use/camping and trespassing after sunset are prohibited (Essex County Greenbelt organization-wide policy, non-municipal land, does not inherit the town's rule)
Managed by
Essex County Greenbelt Association, in collaboration with the Town of Merrimac
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On site
Info kiosk
Trailhead gate/sign; downloadable trail map available from Greenbelt
Common questions
Yes, on a leash, under Essex County Greenbelt's general visitor policy for its properties.
Along the shoulder of Battis Road near the yellow-and-black gate close to 18 Battis Road.
Where do I park at Beaver Pond Reservation?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Beaver Pond Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Beaver Pond Reservation?
Dog walking is a listed permitted activity. Essex County Greenbelt's organization-wide visitor policy (not the Town of Merrimac's bylaw, since this is non-municipal land) requires owners to carry a leash, leash aggressive dogs, control noise, never leave dogs unattended, and pack out waste.
What rules should I know at Beaver Pond Reservation?
No fires. No motorized vehicles. No camping/overnight stays; land closes at sunset. No target shooting or dumping.