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Head of the Plains

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Nantucket, MA

Right now

Roughly 1,000 acres of sandplain grassland and heathland jointly owned by the Nantucket Land Bank and Nantucket Conservation Foundation at the island's west end. It connects to Sanford Farm and Ram Pasture to form one of Nantucket's largest walkable open spaces, with views across Clark's Cove.

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Managed by

Nantucket Land Bank 508-228-7240 · Website

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking detail, hours, accessibility-attempted). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.