Maudslay State Park
Seacoast
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Newburyport
Trails & Forests · Parks, Ponds & Riverwalks
Maudslay spans 500+ acres along a wide curve of the Merrimack River. Carriage roads, meadow edges, and ornamental garden remnants create some of the most predictable early-season footing anywhere on the Seacoast. Spring arrives quietly: river views open before leaf-out, rhododendron buds appear in April, and the park stays accessible for all ages.
At a Glance
- Best For: Gentle loops, family walks, early-spring scenery
- Environment: Meadows, carriage roads, river overlooks
- Experience Level: Easy
- Time Needed: 45–90 minutes
- Seasonal Advantage: Open sightlines + early ornamental growth
Parking: On-site lots (daily DCR fee or annual pass)
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Fees: MA DCR parking fee
Seasonal Notes: Trails firm steadily through April; rhododendrons bloom late spring Website: mass.gov/locations/maudslay-state-park
Maudslay State Park
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