Mass Audubon's largest urban wildlife sanctuary in New England: about 430 acres of woods, fields, streams and marsh, with a nature center near the entrance and roughly five miles of well-marked trails.
What to expect
Trails
about 5 miles total, plus a shorter 1-mile loop option easy to moderate · natural, with one universally…
Entry fee
$4 adults, $3 seniors and children 2-12. Free for Worcester residents, Mass Audubon members, Greater Worcester Land Trust members, EBT cardholders, and active military and their families.
Hours
Trails open daily, dawn to dusk. Nature center open Tuesday to Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-5pm.
Accessibility
Universally accessible nature center, restrooms, and one accessible trail
Managed by
Mass Audubon
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On site
Restroom
Universally accessible restrooms at the nature center
Restrooms
Accessible restrooms at nature center
Benches
Picnic tables on site
Common questions
Are dogs allowed at Broad Meadow Brook?
No. Dogs and other pets aren't allowed on the sanctuary grounds, though service animals are welcome.
There are close to five miles of well-marked trails through woods, fields, streams and marsh, plus a shorter one-mile loop and a universally accessible trail near the nature center.
Trail and nature center admission is $4 for adults and $3 for seniors and children, but it's free for Worcester residents, Mass Audubon and GWLT members, EBT cardholders, and active military families.
Where do I park at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary?
Free lot (free).
Are there trails at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary?
Yes. about 5 miles total, plus a shorter 1-mile loop option. easy to moderate difficulty. Surface: natural, with one universally accessible trail.
Is there an entry fee at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary?
Yes, $4 adults, $3 seniors and children 2-12. Free for Worcester residents, Mass Audubon members, Greater Worcester Land Trust members, EBT cardholders, and active military and their families.
Is Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary wheelchair accessible?
Universally accessible nature center, restrooms, and one accessible trail
What rules should I know at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary?
Foot travel only. Stay on trails. No camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, or fishing. No feeding or releasing wildlife. No dogs or other pets, except service animals. Commercial photography requires prior approval.