Partnership Property: Osgood Hill

Person with binoculars looking out over the lake from Osgood Hill

Made up of forest, fields, wetland, lake, namesake hill, and the historic Stevens Estate, these 200-plus acres are owned by the Town of North Andover and managed in partnership by Mass Audubon and Fireside Catering. This land was protected in 1995 by the residents of North Andover as well as Community Preservation Act funds.

Acres

237

Trails

3.5 miles
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Highlights

  • Large open field on the southeastern face of Osgood Hill, known as Half Mile Hill.
  • Summit Trail, beginning near the Stevens Estate, allows for a quick ascent to the top for a sweeping view of Lake Cochichewick, the town’s water supply.
  • Osgood Trail, which takes you through the forest and down to the shoreline of Lake Cochichewick.
  • The Stevens Estate, a magnificent mansion and gardens built for Moses Stevens in 1886 and now managed by Fireside Catering, hosts weddings, social events, and meetings.

Location

723 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA 01845
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Hours

Trails: Open daily, dawn to dusk

Admission

Free

Facilities

Parking