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.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
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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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
an entrance sign marks the trailhead
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?
Trail can flood and become muddy or impassable after rain or snowmelt; wear boots. 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.