The Wakefield edge of Reedy Meadow, the largest freshwater cattail marsh in Massachusetts and a National Natural Landmark shared with Lynnfield. A signed entrance off Audubon Road in the Montrose section of town leads to a wetland-and-woods loop that floods and gets muddy when water is high.
What to expect
Trails
An under-an-hour loop trail through wetlands and woods when water levels are low; prone to mud and standing water after rain or snowmelt.
Dogs
Dogs must be on a leash or chain in public areas of town unless in a designated off-leash dog park; owners must remove pet waste.
Accessibility
Not step-free; a natural trail that floods seasonally.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round, best spring migration
Managed by
Wakefield Conservation Commission
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On site
Info kiosk
an entrance sign marks the trailhead
Worth knowing
- Reedy Meadow was historically called the Lynnfield Marsh and is designated a National Natural Landmark as the state's largest freshwater cattail marsh.
Common questions
Are there trails at Reedy Meadow, and how long are they?
A loop through wetland and woods that takes under an hour when the marsh isn't flooded; high water can shorten or block the route.
No formal lot is documented; visitors park informally near the Audubon Road trailhead.
Is there an entry fee at Reedy Meadow Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Reedy Meadow Conservation Area?
Dogs must be on a leash or chain in public areas of town unless in a designated off-leash dog park; owners must remove pet waste.
Is Reedy Meadow Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Not step-free; a natural trail that floods seasonally.
What rules should I know at Reedy Meadow Conservation Area?
Wakefield has a local ordinance restricting discharge of firearms and its Conservation Commission monitors conservation land for unauthorized hunting activity, so hunting is effectively not available on this land.