     
 | Property Description | 25 acres | Established 1975 | Once pastureland and, later, part of a golf course for the Nichewaug Inn, the broad expanse of North Common Meadow now preserves the rural charm and character of Petersham Center. The upper meadow produces hay that is cut by a local farmer. The lower meadow supports a variety of wildflowers and features a small lily-covered pond. From the field adjacent to the Petersham Historic Society building on Main Street (Route 32), visitors can take in a sweeping view of Mount Wachusett. In 1975, through the gift of an anonymous donor, The Trustees of Reservations purchased North Common Meadow. In the same year, the organization was given Brooks Woodland Preserve, which includes woodlands adjacent to North Common Meadow to the east. North Common Meadow is an integral part of the Petersham Historic District, designated a Local Historic District in 1966 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. |
| | Trails | | A trail system, beginning at the Brooks Law Office, winds for one-half mile down through the meadow, around the pond, and out onto East Street. Easy walking. Looking down the meadow, a short spur leads hikers off to the left into the Roaring Brook Tract of the Brooks Woodland Preserve trail system. |
| | Facilities | | Outdoor private functions may be arranged (100 people max). For more information, e-mail or call 978/840-4446. |
| | Literature | | Printed trail maps are distributed free from bulletin boards in parking areas. Please understand that supplies periodically run out. You may also download trail maps from this web site or mail order trail maps in advance of your visit. |
| | Property Acquisition History | | Original acreage purchased in 1975 with funds given anonymously. Additional land purchased in 1978. |
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Telephone:
978-840-4446 E-mail:
central@ttor.org When to Visit:
Year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of half an hour, longer if also visiting Brooks Woodland Preserve or Swift River Reservation. Admission Fees & Permits:
Free to all. Regulations / Advisories:
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. How to Get There:
Located behind the Brooks Law Office on Main Street just north of Town Hall in Petersham Center. Limited roadside parking along Main Street. Second entrance located on East Street (off Main Street, east of Town Hall). Road Map:
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