National Parks, State Parks and Forests

National and State Parks

National Parks, State Parks and Forests

For visitors who take pleasure in the outdoors, the Greater Merrimack Valley offers many beautiful, natural settings year-round. Across our region hikers and bikers will find magnificent forests, parks and trails that offer safe, scenic and car-free activities for the whole family!

Ashby Wildlife Management Area

Entrance on Rte. 119, West Rd., Pillsbury Rd., Bonnet Rd.The regions wildlife management areas provide an opportunity for outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing. For more information on permitted activities, contact the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife at (978) 263-4347.

West Rd

Ashby, MA

Concord River Greenway Park

Hiking, walking. Enjoy the Concord River and Lowell’s beautiful urban wilderness while watching a variety of birds and animals.

Lowell, MA

Delaney Wildlife Management Area

Bolton, Boxboro, Harvard, Stow. Entrance on Harvard Road. The regions wildlife management areas provide an opportunity for outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing. For more information on permitted activities, contact the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife at (978) 263-4347... MORE ›

Boxboro, MA

Phone: (978) 263-4347

Great Brook Farm State Park

This 950-acre park offers hiking trails, open meadows and scenic ponds. Cross-country skiing, fishing, canoeing and picnicking with opportunities abound. This is also a working dairy farm within the park with a seasonal ice cream stand.

984 Lowell Road

01741 Carlisle, MA

Phone: 978 369-6312

Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Walking trails and wildlife observation trails. Pets are not allowed. Restrooms available. No admission fee.

Monsen Road

Concrd, MA

Handicap Accessible

Hunting Hill Wildlife Management Area

Entrance on Pierce Street The regions wildlife management areas provide an opportunity for outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing. For more information on permitted activities, contact the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife at (978) 263-4347.

Townsend, MA

Phone: 978-263-4347

Lowell Heritage State Park

Lighted paved river walkway. Enjoy biking, walking, fishing, picnicking, seasonal boating program. Supervised swim area and concerts by the river.

160 Pawtucket Boulevard

01854 Lowell, MA

Phone: 978) 458-8750

Handicap Accessible

Lowell National Historical Park

The History of America's Industrial Revolution is commemorated in Lowell by the National Park Service. Historic mills, weave room, museums, canals and more tell our story.

67 Kirk Street

01852 Lowell, MA

Phone: 978-275-1705

Contact: Dave Byers

Lowell National Historical Park

The History of America's Industrial Revolution is commemorated in Lowell by the National Park Service. Historic mills, weave room, museums, canals and more tell our story.

67 Kirk Street

01852 Lowell, MA

Phone: 978-970-5000

Contact: Phil Lupsiewicz

Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest

Non-motorized boating, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding trails and seasonal hunting, picnicking.

Trotting Park Road

Lowell, MA

Phone: 978 369-6312

Minute Man National Historical Park

The American Revolution began here in 1775. Sites include North Bridge, site of "the shot heard 'round the world" and the five-mile Battle Road Trail.

174 Liberty Street

01742 Concord, MA

Phone: 978-318-7825

Fax: 978-318-7800

Contact: Phil Lupsiewicz

Mulpus Brook Wildlife Management Area

Entrance on Pamela Drive, off Rte. 225 The regions wildlife management areas provide an opportunity for outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing. For more information on permitted activities, contact the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife at (978) 263-4347.

Shirley, MA

Phone: (978) 263-4347

Nashua River Rail Trail

The Nashua River Rail Trail is a former railroad right of way that travels 11 miles through the towns of Ayer, Groton, Pepperell and Dunstable. Fishing, mountain biking and hiking. Walking trails.

RT. 119

Ayer, MA

Pantry Brook Wildlife Management Area

Entrance on Weir Hill Rd., Lincoln Rd., Concord Rd. The regions wildlife management areas provide an opportunity for outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing. For more information on permitted activities, contact the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife at (978) 263-4347.

Sudbury & Concord, MA

Phone: (978) 263-4347

Pearl Hill State Park

Camping, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, swimming, walking trails.

New Fitchburg Rd.

978 597 8802 Townsend, MA

Squannacook River Wildlife Management Area

Entrance on Rte. 119, Townsend Rd., Harbor Rd., Shirley Rd., Meeting House Rd. The regions wildlife management areas provide an opportunity for outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing. For more information on permitted activities, contact the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife at (... MORE ›

Townsend, Groton & Shirley, MA

Phone: (978) 263-4347

Walden Pond State Reservation

Non-motorized boating, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, interpretive programs and swimming. Daily Parking fee is $5.

915 Walden Street Route 126

01742 Concord, MA

Phone: (978) 369-3254

Fax: (978) 371-6438

Contact: Jennifer Ingram

Handicap Accessible

Willard Brook State Park

Camping, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, hiking, swimming, walking trails.

Route 119

Ashby, MA

Phone: 978 597-8802

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