Meadow at Wachusett Meadow with tree on left and grass trail — Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton

Wildlife Sanctuaries & Properties

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

Princeton
1220 Acres

Plan Your Visit

Wachusett Meadow is a former farmstead that offers spectacular scenery and supports abundant wildlife throughout woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Historic buildings and barns are still in use for educational programming and resident sheep graze pastures.

Directions to Wachusett Meadow

Hours

Nature Center

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
9:00 am–4:00 pm

Wednesday & Friday
10:00 am-2:00 pm

Sundays & Monday Holidays
11:00 am-3:00 pm

Trails

Daily
dawn to dusk

12 miles
1,200 feet

See Trail Maps

Admissions

Adults $4
Seniors (65+) $3
Children (2-12) $3

Contact

978-464-2712 [email protected]

113 Goodnow Road
Princeton, MA 01541

Connect with Wachusett Meadow

Property Regulations

Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.

Facilities

Parking
Nature Center/Museum, Universally Accessible
Restrooms, Universally Accessible
Trail, Universally Accessible
Picnic Tables
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Canoeing / Kayak (call ahead)

Featured Experiences

© J Jones

Hey Day Festival at Wachusett Meadow

Celebrate our agricultural history with live music, hay rides, and family-friendly activities.
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton

Canoe Rentals

Canoes are available for rental May 1 through October 31 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Snowshoe Rentals

Snowshoes are available for rent at Wachusett Meadow during winter months on a first-come, first-served basis.
Facility Rentals

A small, renovated farm building offers comfortable and rustic indoor meeting rooms with an attached deck and fenced yard. A 20-foot by 40-foot pavilion offers covered outdoor rental space with spectacular views. Outdoor event options include designated spaces that border vast meadows or the sanctuary’s Wildlife Pond.
Family Fun

Have fun with the whole family at Wachusett Meadow, either on your own or during an organized program.