A 14-acre pine and oak forest straddling the Rockland-Hanover line along French's Stream. The property is not currently reachable from the Rockland side; both real access points are in Hanover's Forge Pond Park.
What to expect
Trails
about 1 mile easy · natural, marked with red Hanover…
Dogs
Keep dogs leashed, and carry out what they leave behind.
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…
Managed by
Hanover Conservation Commission
781-826-5000 ext 1016 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Is Summer Street Conservation Lands open today?
Summer Street Conservation Lands 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….
Can I get to this land directly from Rockland?
Not currently. Both real trailheads sit inside Hanover's Forge Pond Park, so visitors coming from the Rockland side reach it the same way everyone else does, through Hanover.
Yes, in season for licensed hunters under state law, except on Sundays.
Are there trails at Summer Street Conservation Lands?
Yes. about 1 mile. easy difficulty. Surface: natural, marked with red Hanover Conservation blazes,….
Is there an entry fee at Summer Street Conservation Lands?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Summer Street Conservation Lands?
Keep dogs leashed, and carry out what they leave behind.
What rules should I know at Summer Street Conservation Lands?
During hunting season, non-hunters should wear blaze orange.