A roughly 150-acre nature preserve east of Main Street, managed by the Minnechaug Land Trust for the town, with six color-blazed trails through woods and old fields that climb toward Sunrise Peak.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs must be on a chain or leash no longer than six feet whenever they are off their owner's property, and owners must pick up after them on any public property in Wilbraham. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Daytime passive recreation only; using the preserve from dusk to dawn requires Conservation Commission permission.
Managed by
Minnechaug Land Trust, under agreement with the Wilbraham Conservation Commission
WebsiteCommon questions
Where do I park at Rice Nature Preserve?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Rice Nature Preserve?
Dogs must be on a chain or leash no longer than six feet whenever they are off their owner's property, and owners must pick up after them on any public property in Wilbraham. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Rice Nature Preserve?
No motor vehicles except for maintenance or handicapped access. No firearms or hunting without Conservation Commission permission. No camping without prior approval. No open fires.