A flat, wet grassland held by Essex County Greenbelt with the City of Newburyport, the Trust for Public Land and the Parker River Clean Water Association. Centuries of grazing kept it open, and it now draws spring shorebirds and nesting killdeer. Greenbelt's viewing platform for the meadows is off Scotland Road on the Newbury side, not here.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Newburyport requires dogs to be leashed at its public parks and playgrounds, and the ordinance sets no maximum leash length. Three parks run a separate off-leash program with posted hours: Cashman Park, Moseley Woods and March's Hill.…
Hours
Newburyport posts no citywide closing time for its parks and conservation land as of mid-2026. The ordinance only bars loud noise between 10pm and 7am and requires athletic-field lights off by 10pm. That's the town default unless posted…
Birdwatching
Allowed best in spring for shorebirds and nesting killdeer
Managed by
Essex County Greenbelt Association
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Wet Meadows?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Wet Meadows?
Newburyport requires dogs to be leashed at its public parks and playgrounds, and the ordinance sets no maximum leash length. Three parks run a separate off-leash program with posted hours: Cashman Park, Moseley Woods and March's Hill. Posted signs at the site take precedence.