A walk in the park is lovely. Different in each season. Incredible flora and fauna. The interpretive walks with a ranger are great fun and incredibly informative. Check them out.
This is a great park to visit, a wonderful getaway for part of a day if you live in the city, or a relaxing walk (bring your dog) if you live in the area. It's close enough to downtown Newburyport that you can have brunch/lunch/dinner at a local restaurant. Trails are wide and clear in most areas, but there are some narrow, off the path choices as well. Make your way down to the Merrimac River in one direction for some beautiful views, and come back to the main field by a different path for variety. Beware of equestrians and runners as you go, for this is a popular spot for riders and runners too. You do have to pay for parking (the only detraction) unless you can find a secret spot nearby. There are restrooms at the main parking lot. Come to the park at different times of year to appreciate its splendor fully.
Great place to go almost any time of the year. Early spring when the Rhododendrons bloom along the river is the best but it's always a great place to explore.
Nice trails ... Great flowers in the spring/summer. The summner jazz concerts are a hidden gem. Wonderful peaceful spot.
I went snowshoeing in this park, traipsing through the pristine woods, over snow covered fields, looking down from the bluff overlooking the Merrimac River. In the summer there are concerts and a sculpture show. What a gem. Free parking is across the street and there was a bathroom there.
Great for a walk,picnic, bike ride,etc...Nicely landscaped and mowed grounds with plenty of space for all manner of outdoor activity. There are even places where horseback riding is allowed. Recommended !
This is a very special place for walkers and riders. We enjoy loading the horses up and heading over for a 2 hour ride on the trails at Maudslay.
We visited on a nice October Monday. The car park is spacious with an automated State Park fee station ($2 per day). The clean restroom facilities are in a well kept building in the corner of the parking area. Across the road in the visitors center located in an older home that is in keeping with the vintage estate atmosphere. A large park map showing all trails is located in a corner of the parking area also. The wide open acreage is kept mowed so that the rolling terrain seems as if it is still part of a working farm/estate. The walking trails run through both open spaces and through wooded areas lined with 8 - 10 feet high rhododendrons that must be absolutely beautiful in May or early June. We followed a trail across an open field that eventually led us through the wooded area (unusually large trees with massive trunks) and uphill until we came to the spectacular vista of the river. The trails lead past the location of the former estate house with the formal gardens. The gardens are being kept in an attractive (but not pristine) manner. We live in the area and had never visited but we will definitely be returning a few times throughout the year to take advantage of the seasons. Several picnic tables throughout the park.
We were visiting family in town for Thanksgiving and attended the annual turkey trot. The trail run was snowy and a little tough to maneuver but it was a lot of fun. People were very friendly and it is a beautiful park with well-marked trails.
Great place for a hike! Great views! Love the unique glance at the history of the area. Beautiful in all seasons.