Harold Parker State Forest
305 Middleton Rd, North Andover, MA 01845
3,500 acres · 35 miles of trails
Roam North Andover's large state forest with ponds and dense woods, perfect for leashed dog adventures. Enjoy shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans on 35 miles of trails. Watch for ticks in the underbrush.
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- Park
- Harold Parker State Forest
- Type
- State park
- Location
- North Andover, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.6178, -71.1014
- Size
- 3,500 acres
- Trail miles
- 35
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 3,500 acres of room
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Dog policy
3,500-acre state forest in Essex County. Leashed dogs on 35 miles of trails + ponds.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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