An 80-acre former working apple orchard on Heald Street, now managed as a mosaic of orchard, grassland, and early forest and recognized as a Massachusetts birding hotspot for over 170 recorded species.
What to expect
Dogs
Dog walking is explicitly listed as a permitted use.
Accessibility
Roadside parking only, and visitors are asked not to block the orchard gate; no paved/ADA path confirmed.
Managed by
Pepperell Conservation Commission
978-433-0325 · WebsiteCommon questions
Apple picking is listed among the permitted recreational uses, though the orchard is past its prime for commercial fruit production and is no longer actively maintained as an orchard.
Is there an entry fee at Heald Street Orchard?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Heald Street Orchard?
Dog walking is explicitly listed as a permitted use.
Is Heald Street Orchard wheelchair accessible?
Roadside parking only, and visitors are asked not to block the orchard gate; no paved/ADA path confirmed.
What rules should I know at Heald Street Orchard?
Stay on mowed paths during spring and summer; the fields are actively managed for ground-nesting birds.