A 47-acre wooded wetland gifted to the town in 1971 by Fanny Reynolds, crossed by seven bridges and boardwalks (many built by Eagle Scouts) and reached over a footbridge across Mosquito Brook from the Reynolds Field ballfields on Johnson Street.
What to expect
Trails
About 1 mile of trail, 20-45 minutes; flat swamp-edge walking on natural surface with boardwalks over the wet sections.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
North Andover requires dogs off the owner's property to be restrained on a leash no more than six feet long; a dog not leashed and off its owner's property is considered running at large.
Managed by
North Andover Conservation Commission / Friends of North Andover Trails
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Where do I park, is it obvious?
Park at Reynolds Field on Johnson Street and cross the footbridge over Mosquito Brook to reach the trail system.
Is there an entry fee at James Swamp Conservation Area?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to James Swamp Conservation Area?
North Andover requires dogs off the owner's property to be restrained on a leash no more than six feet long; a dog not leashed and off its owner's property is considered running at large.
What rules should I know at James Swamp Conservation Area?
A Community Trail easement crosses adjacent private land; stay on the marked trail.