#18 - LYNNFIELD

Beaver Dam Brook Reservation
The Reservation consists of over 56 acres of conservation land and 137 acres of land owned by the Lynnfield Center Water District. Access is provided through the rear of the Colonial Shopping Center, Grayland Road or Trog Hawley. The land, which contains Beaver Dam Brook, forms much of the watershed and recharge areas for the Lynnfield Center Water District well fields. The protection of these wetlands is essential. This is also a Groundwater Protection Overlay District.

Bow Ridge Reservation//KALLENBURG QUARRY

This reservation, also known as Kallenburg Quarry, is a substantial open space area in the southern part of town. Access is available at Ledge Road, Lynnbrook Road and from the parking lot beside the Bostonville Grille on Route One. The view from the top of the ledge formations is spectacular, revealing the entire Boston skyline. The area is recommended for hiking and walking.


KALLENBURG QUARRY/BOW RIDGE RESERVATION PHOTOS


Essex West Green Belt
This area of 9.78 acres was the first parcel to be deeded to the Town under Green Belt Zoning. The developer set aside a portion of the land as open space and deeded that portion to the Town. This land is accessible from Jordan Road


Reedy Meadow
Formerly known as the “Lynnfield Marsh”, Reedy Meadow is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in Massachusetts. It is located in the towns of Lynnfield and Wakefield. The majority of the Lynnfield portion of the meadow is owned by the Conservation Commission, Town of Lynnfield and National Development. The U. S. Department of the Interior designated Reedy Meadow as a National Natural Landmark. It is the major water retention area for the Saugus River Watershed, as well as a natural wildlife refuge. Pillings Pond drains into the meadow. The best access in Lynnfield is traveling along the old railroad bed at Summer Street by St. Paul’s Church.


REEDY MEADOW BOARD WALK

REEDY MEADOW BOARDWALK





Partridge Island in Reedy Meadow
Partridge Island has access from Main Street across from Heritage Lane, but is currently closed due to high water levels inundating the boardwalk. This entrance along a spring run-off brook leads to Reedy Meadow and Partridge Island. In honor of the Bicentennial, a boardwalk was built in 1976 across a short distance of meadow to the Island where an observation platform provides an excellent view of the meadow. Repairs have been made to the original boardwalk by volunteers from the Boy Scouts, Saugus River Watershed Council, Conservation Commission members and Friends of Lake Quannapowit.

Great News! Repairs are currently underway at the P.I. Boardwalk. The first phase of repairs has been completed thanks to donations from the Rotary Club. Also an LET grant was secured by Scott Gordon at LHS to continue the boardwalk and build a viewing platform for educational purposes, bench for resting and turnaround for wheelchairs. Weather permitting, work will continue

Bennett Keenan Conservation Area/Ipswich River
The Ipswich River Conservation Area includes parcels owned by the Lynnfield Center Water District as well as the Bennett Keenan Conservation Area. These areas constitute a major portion of the Ipswich River Watershed in Lynnfield. Access is off Elm Street in North Reading.

Pillings Pond/Rotary Park




Playgrounds and Parks
A. Lynnfield Middle School F. Glen Meadow Park
B. Lynnfield High School G. Freeman Park
C. Summer Street School H. Town Common
D. Huckleberry Hill School I. Jordan/Pioneer Park
E. Rear Senior Center J. Newhall Park at Suntaug