Great Brook Farm State Park

Closed — The park is open year-round from dawn to dusk. The Hart Barn group facility is currently closed for the season. Reservations can be made up to 4 months in advance through ReserveAmerica.

About

Great Brook Farm State Park encompasses over 1,000 acres in Carlisle and has been a working farm for centuries. The park was established in 1967 and is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The property features an active dairy farm with Holstein cows that continues the agricultural tradition spanning over 60 years, with free farm tours offered on weekends from May through October. The park offers more than 20 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, dog walking, and equestrian use. The trail network winds through forests and meadows, passing notable Native American sacred sites and 17th-century cellar holes from early English colonial settlements. The Hart Barn, a converted dairy barn located at 1018 Lowell Street, provides a sheltered space with wooden picnic tables and is available for group reservations through ReserveAmerica. This is a day-use facility only. The park is open from dawn to dusk year-round with a parking fee. An ice cream stand operates seasonally from April through October. Public restrooms are available at the main parking lot on North Road, and portable toilets are located at the Hart Barn site.

Directions

The Hart Barn is located at 1018 Lowell Street in Carlisle. Main park entrance and parking at 165 North Road, Carlisle.

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