A 68.8-acre Sheriff's Meadow woodland of oak and pitch pine on the west side of Lake Tashmoo, walked via the Margaret Lindsay Memorial Trail to Aunt Rhoda's Pond. Parts of the forest have been affected by a southern pine beetle infestation the Foundation has been actively managing.
What to expect
Trails
Margaret Lindsay Memorial Trail runs from the Northern Pines Road trailhead to Aunt Rhoda's Pond; no formal length/difficulty posted.
Dogs
A dog must be leash restrained whenever it is off its owner's or keeper's premises. There is no seasonal exception and no off-leash allowance. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Managed by
Sheriff's Meadow Foundation
WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Phillips Preserve?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Phillips Preserve?
A dog must be leash restrained whenever it is off its owner's or keeper's premises. There is no seasonal exception and no off-leash allowance. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.