Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
- Topsfield
- 1982 Acres
Plan Your Visit
Explore forests, meadows, wetlands, drumlin, and esker and travel down the namesake river, which meanders through the sanctuary, by canoe.
Hours
Visitor Center
- Tuesday-Sunday, Monday holidays
- 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Trails
- Tuesday-Sunday, Monday holidays
- dawn to dusk
- 12 miles
Admissions
- Adults $7
- Seniors (65+) $4
- Children (2-12) $4
Contact
87 Perkins Row
Topsfield, MA 01983
Managed by North Shore
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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
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Newburyport and vicinity
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Wednesday, September 27
9:30am-12:30pm
Adults
Friday Morning Birdwatching
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Newburyport and vicinity
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Friday, September 29
8:00-11:00am
Adults
All Family Field Trips: Visit the Bird Banding Station
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Friday, September 29
10:00am-12:00pm
Families - children 4 - 11 years
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