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.
Entry fee
None; free town conservation land. checked Jul 15, 2026
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
978-688-9530 · WebsiteCommon 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?
None; free town conservation land.
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.