Reservoir Road runs through Sunderland Water District wellfield land as well as adjoining trail parcels owned by the state and The Nature Conservancy. As of mid-2026, no single site independently confirms a formally named 'Reservoir Road Conservation Area' distinct from these neighboring parcels, so treat this as the general public-access land along the road rather than one discrete park.
What to expect
Dogs
A dog off its owner's or keeper's property must be held firmly on a leash; running at large is a violation. Owners must pick up after their dog on any sidewalk, street, park or other public area, and must carry something to pick it up with.
Managed by
MassWildlife / MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (104-acre Mt. Toby WMA parcel at 8-0-1 Reservoir Rd, public access, recreational trails/hunting/fishing)
Common questions
Is Reservoir Road Conservation Area open to the public?
Parts of it are and parts aren't. The road runs past Sunderland Water District wellfield land, which is closed to the public, as well as state and Nature Conservancy trail parcels that allow public access.
State-owned parcels along Reservoir Road allow hunting under MassWildlife rules.
Are there trails at Reservoir Road Conservation Area?
Yes.
Can I bring my dog to Reservoir Road Conservation Area?
A dog off its owner's or keeper's property must be held firmly on a leash; running at large is a violation. Owners must pick up after their dog on any sidewalk, street, park or other public area, and must carry something to pick it up with.