Historic Sylvester Field

Easy Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views

Located in Hanover, Historic Sylvester Fieldwith natural wetland habitats. This trail system is perfect for hiking. After centuries of agricultural use, this historic property in Hanover Four Corners was preserved in 2021 by the Wildlands Trust and the Town of Hanover, and it is bordered on two sides by old stone walls. Also explore Myrtle Street Fields/Ceurvels Park and Hanover Senior Center Trails, other trails in Hanover. Try Myrtle Street Fields/Ceurvels Park for a similar trail experience featuring wetland.

More Info

NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/historic-sylvester-field/
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/explore-south-shore-2026/
Town of Hanover: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/home/news/historic-sylvester-field-a-great-place-to-explore-and-start-an-adventure-111322
Wildlands Trust: https://www.wildlandstrust.org/news-blog/2021/5/10/another-important-milestone-for-the-sylvester-field-project
Town of Hanover: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/open-space-committee/pages/trail-maps-and-historic-areas
Town of Hanover: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif12081/f/file/file/hanovertraillocatormap2014rev1_0.pdf

Town	Hanover
Managed by	Wildlands Trust (Conservation Restriction held by Town of Hanover)
Size	20 acres
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	Not stated
Difficulty	Easy
Waterbody	Third Herring Brook (North River watershed)
Cost	Free

Parking

Please park in designated parking lot on Washington Street.

Facilities

Informational kiosk, boardwalk across wetland.

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