A 43-acre town forest along French's Stream, laced with a well-kept trail network, boardwalks, and wooden bridges over wetlands. It began in 1977 as the North Avenue Conservation Area and grew through later land gifts into today's forest, sometimes called the George Anderson Town Forest.
What to expect
Trails
Trails easy to moderate · natural, with boardwalks over wet…
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on leash. Clean up after them.
Hours
Rockland's bylaws set no townwide closing time for parks or conservation land as of mid-2026. Several town sites post dawn to dusk at the entrance instead, among them Hartsuff Park, Bicentennial Park, Studley Pond and the Rockland Town…
Accessibility
Not step-free. The trails are narrow natural surface, with boardwalks and wooden bridges over the wet sections.
Managed by
Rockland Conservation Commission
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
Not here
No info kiosk
no map box or kiosk reported at the North Avenue entrance
Common questions
Is Rockland Town Forest open today?
Rockland Town Forest is a public preserve in Rockland, MA. Posted hours: Rockland's bylaws set no townwide closing time for parks or conservation land as of mid-2026. Several town sites post dawn to dusk at the entrance instead, among them Hartsuff Park, Bicentennial….
Are there trails, and how long or hard are they?
Yes, a well-kept network of mostly easy, narrow trails with boardwalks over the wet sections; crossing Spruce Street adds roughly two more miles through the adjoining Twin Ponds Trail.
Natural surface throughout, with wooden bridges and boardwalks over wetlands rather than pavement, so it is not step-free.
Yes, on leash, with the usual pick-up-after-your-dog rule.
Are there trails at Rockland Town Forest?
Yes. easy to moderate difficulty. Surface: natural, with boardwalks over wet sections.
Is there an entry fee at Rockland Town Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Rockland Town Forest?
Dogs are welcome on leash. Clean up after them.
Is Rockland Town Forest wheelchair accessible?
Not step-free. The trails are narrow natural surface, with boardwalks and wooden bridges over the wet sections.
What rules should I know at Rockland Town Forest?
Trails are narrow and natural-surface with wetland crossings; wear real footwear rather than sandals. Hunting is prohibited. Motorized vehicles and alcohol are prohibited. Mountain bikes are restricted to the wider fire lanes and access roads.