A 212-acre Greenbelt preserve of mixed hardwood and pine, vernal pools, and wooded wetland that links the town's Town Farm Forest to Harold Parker State Forest; the well-known 1.3-mile loop starts at South Bradford Street and crosses a boardwalk through the swamp.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Trails
2.7 miles total, easy terrain; the signature loop from South Bradford Street is 1.3 miles.
Dogs
Dog walking is a listed allowed activity; specific leash rule not stated on the property page.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Essex County Greenbelt Association
978-768-7241 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Details unconfirmed
Common questions
Are there trails, how long or hard?
2.7 miles of easy trail through mixed forest and wetland; the classic loop off South Bradford Street runs 1.3 miles.
Dog walking is listed as a permitted activity here, though Greenbelt's page doesn't spell out a leash requirement for this specific property.
Where do I park at Farnsworth Reservation?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Farnsworth Reservation?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Farnsworth Reservation?
Dog walking is a listed allowed activity; specific leash rule not stated on the property page.