      
 | Property Description | 40 acres | Established 2007 | At Westport Town Farm, livestock graze on open fields that boast an expansive view of the Westport River. An antique farmhouse, dairy barn, corn crib, and stone walls dating back to Colonial times complete the picture of this bucolic working farm that served as a “poor farm” and infirmary for more than 100 years. With its 10-acre working hayfield, extensive salt marsh, and broad tidal river, Westport Town Farm is not only scenic, but of historic and ecological value—a unique combination. The farms’ dual legacy of nurturing those in need and raising vegetables and livestock weave together at this remarkable coastal landscape, where you’ll see ospreys, gulls, and the occasional bald eagle soar overhead. Having survived threats from deterioration, development, and demolition over the past 50 years, today the farm—which is owned by the Town of Westport and managed by The Trustees—is being restored as a community amenity and public open space that’s perfect for family picnics, bird watching, and more. |
| | Trails | | An easy, 1-mile trail leaves from the barnyard and passes down a charming farm lane along stonewall-lined paddocks. As you follow the trail across hillside pastures, you’ll enjoy an expansive view of the East Branch of the Westport River, then skirt the 10-acre hayfield before returning along the farm lane to the barnyard. |
| | Property Acquisition History | In November of 2006, The Trustees and the Town of Westport entered into a license agreement that grants the Trustees management authority and exclusive use of much of this historic landscape. The Trustees’ goal for the first year is to re-introduce the public to this spectacular property and its history and, through that process, build broader public support for the protection and restoration of the farm. |
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Telephone:
781-784-0567 E-mail:
seregion@ttor.org When to Visit:
Daily, sunrise to sunset. Regulations / Advisories:
Please stay on designated trails to protect farmland and fragile natural systems and to reduce potential exposure to Lyme disease. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Mountain biking and horseback riding are not permitted. How to Get There:
From I-195, take exit 10 to Rte. 88 south. Follow for 6.9 miles to 4thlight.Take left onto Hix Bridge Road. Go .5 mile and take left at stop sign (before bridge) onto Drift Rd. Town Farm is .6 mile on right. Parking will be on left. 
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