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Farandnear

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Shirley, MA
Right now

An 85-acre Trustees of Reservations property between Center and Holden roads, with an open-air pavilion, a pinetum of pine species gathered from around the world, and the remains of a historic cranberry bog tucked into its hiking trails.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Hours
Dawn to dusk, standard Trustees of Reservations policy; Shirley posts no separate townwide hours for this property since the Trustees, not the town, manage it
Hiking
Allowed year-round
Managed by
The Trustees of Reservations 978-840-4446 · Website

What's here

On site

Restroom
near the pavilion
Shelter
open-air pavilion for gatherings and events
Info kiosk
restrooms also reported on site near the pavilion

Common questions

Where do I park at Farandnear?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Farandnear?
No, entry is free.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (confirmed hours, confirmed dog policy). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-08-03. Official source. Updated 2026-09-13.