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Marsh beach and water at Long Pasture
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable © Hong Ren Wang
Wildlife Sanctuaries & Properties

Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Barnstable
  • 101 Acres

Plan Your Visit

Sandy beaches, butterfly-filled meadows, woodland trails, farm animals, and gentle, varied trails lead to Barnstable Harbor flanked by the dunes of Sandy Neck Barrier Beach.

Directions to Long Pasture
Hours
Nature Center
  • Tuesday-Saturday
  • 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Trails
  • Daily
  • dawn to dusk
  • 2.5 miles
  • .36 universally accessible miles
See Trail Maps

Choose Your Path

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

Featured Experiences

  • Educator holding an owl, perched on their hand

    Cape Cod Wildlife Festival

    Bring the whole family to this free, fun-filled event and connect directly with local wildlife organizations working to protect animals and their habitats across Cape Cod and beyond. 

  • Kayaking by an active Osprey nesting pole at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary

    Paddling & Boating

    With its location on Barnstable Harbor, Long Pasture offers many programs that allow participants to enjoy fun learning experiences on the water including such as kayaking and cruises.

  • A tunnel through a fallen tree trunk and an obstacle made from logs.
    Long Pasture, Barnstable

    Family Fun

    Ready for some outdoor adventure? Long Pasture has all kinds of fun programs and activities for you and your friends and family!

  • Two separate tan buildings with a walkway between them. A gravel road out front with a speed bump.
    Long Pasture, Barnstable

    Facility Rentals

    With its magnificent views over Barnstable Harbor including the of the dunes and lighthouse of Sandy Neck, Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary is a wonderful venue to host your wedding ceremony, special event, or meeting.

  • Long Pasture All Persons Trail informational plaque

    Accessibility

    Mass Audubon strives to create a welcoming presence for a wide range of visitors, including making our sanctuaries and nature centers like Long Pasture more accessible for all to enjoy.

  • Purple martin nesting gourds in a field at Long Pasture

    Trails

    Explore 2.5 miles of gentle woodland and meadow walking trails that lead to a view of Barnstable Harbor.

Upcoming Programs

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Explore Long Pasture

  • A raised boardwalk over a salt marsh leading to the ocean.
    Long Pasture, Barnstable
  • A Monarch butterfly on orange Butterfly Weed.
    Long Pasture, Barnstable, © Marianne Woods
  • Pink, White, and Purple wildflowers growing together in a grassland.
    Long Pasture, Barnstable, Jim Oliphant
  • A wooden boardwalk cuts through green vegetation and yellow flowers.
    Long Pasture, Barnstable
  • A tunnel through a fallen tree trunk and an obstacle made from logs.
    Long Pasture, Barnstable
  • Overview of sand dunes and the ocean.
    Long Pasture, Barnstable
  • An archway cut from a thicket. A grassy path runs under it.
    Long Pasture, Barnstable
  • Two separate tan buildings with a walkway between them. A gravel road out front with a speed bump.
    Long Pasture, Barnstable

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