Outdoor Activities

Marblehead’s Hawthorn Pond Conservation Area is a 9.8-acre plot of land that contains a pond, marshes, and a stream interspersed with a network of four interconnecting hiking trails. Hawthorn Pond is great for explorers and nature lovers who want to experience the North Shore’s natural landscape. The scenic hiking trails lead you through the wetlands, […]

Gloucester’s 25-acre Magnolia Woods are home to seven soccer fields and a softball field, making it a perfect location for an impromptu game of Whiffle ball, soccer, or any sport requiring open space. Additionally, the park is home to a variety of wildflowers and a nature walk, which is ideal for bird watching in the […]

Marblehead’s Memorial Park is a small .32-acre parcel of land honoring the Marblehead residents who died at war. Located steps from Marblehead’s welcoming center, the park features a view of the harbor, as well as monuments dedicated to the fallen soldiers of each major U.S. war beginning with the American Revolution. Due to its proximity […]

Adjacent to Manchester-by-the-Sea’s harbor, Masconomo Park features a community bandstand, little league baseball field, children’s playground and a large number of seating areas, both in the park proper and overlooking the harbor. Masconomo Park is a great addition to your family beach vacation, and even features a weekly summer concert series on Tuesdays. There is […]

Located across the street from Rockport’s Front Beach, Mill Brook Meadow Park is a lovely little area that is perfect for picnicking, relaxing, and feeding the occasional duck. Aptly named, the park includes Mill Pond, as well as a brook and meadow. Mill Brook Meadow Park’s Mill Pond is a popular location for photographers and […]

Located in the Ryal Side neighborhood of Beverly, Massachusetts, Obear Park is a lovely waterfront destination offering scenic views, plenty of outdoor fun, and stunning sunsets. There is a large, open grassy field, a playground, tennis court, basketball court, and a baseball field for people of all ages to enjoy. Stroll on the small, rocky beach which is perfect […]

Gloucester’s Ravenswood Park, a 600-acre stretch of land located a short drive away from downtown, is a family-friendly destination for nature lovers, artists, and everybody else alike. Interspersed with over 10 miles of carriage paths and hiking trails, Ravenswood Park offers amazing hiking, easy mountain biking, cross country skiing, bird watching, painting and more.  The […]

Located a block from downtown Gloucester, Stacy Boulevard parallels the Atlantic coastline and provides easy, scenic access to Stage Fort Park and its many top beaches. Walking the length of the half-mile promenade, you’ll pass Gloucester’s iconic Fisherman’s Monument (otherwise known as the “Man at the Wheel”) and cenotaph, as well as the Fisherman’s Wives […]

Located right off of Route 133 in Gloucester, the Tompson Street Reservation is perfect for families looking to experience New England’s wide variety of geographical features, ranging from woodlands and stretches of exposed bedrock to swamps and vernal pools. Make your way through the young trees and shrubs that characterize Tompson Street Reservation’s woodlands on […]

Marblehead’s Ware Pond is an 8.5-acre conservation area consisting of the pond, which occupies roughly half of the area, and a bordering network of hiking trails, boardwalks, and grasslands. Beyond its beauty, Ware Pond is an important ecological refuge, supporting a rich variety of waterfowl during migratory periods, as well as muskrats, turtles, and a […]