June 21, 2019
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Please Note:
Ipswich River will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4 (Independence Day); trails still open.
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Cedar Waxwing © Kathy Diamontopoulos
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Ipswich River offers 12 miles of trails that invite you to explore the forests, meadows, wetlands, drumlin, and esker. You can also travel down the namesake river, which meanders through the sanctuary, by canoe. Whether exploring by foot or paddle, you will marvel at the diversity of wildlife, especially bird species; the sanctuary is part of the Eastern Essex County Interior Forest Important Bird Area.
Location: 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA 01983
Phone: 978-887-9264
Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 9 am-4 pm; Weekends & Monday holidays, 9 am-5 pm; Trails open Tuesday–Sunday, dawn to dusk
Free Admission for Military Families
Free for Military Families
Families of active-duty military personnel get free admission through Labor Day. More details >
Summer Camp
Summer Camp Registration is Open
Day camps for ages 4-14 in Topsfield, Essex, & Marblehead. Learn More >
Upcoming Programs
Join us for one or more of these seaside explorations this summer in Gloucester or Marblehead. Tide-pooling Trek: Wednesday, J... Learn More >
Join us for one or more of these programs that combine nature exploration and a take-home craft project. July 11: Marvelous Ma... Learn More >
Bring your family and join us for an evening paddle in a canoe as we learn more about the river and some of its inhabitants. S... Learn More >
