About Pierce Reservation

4 acres

Pierce Reservation includes four acres of woodland and fields behind a private residence at 224 Adams Street. It is only accessible from adjacent Governor Hutchinson’s Field.

Trails
At the bottom of Governor Hutchinson’s Field is a path along the Neponset River marshes which leads off to the right to Pierce Reservation. The park contains no trails itself.

When to Visit
Year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of ½ hour.

Regulations & Advisories

• Mountain biking is not allowed.
  
  
• Please respect the privacy of our neighbor.

Directions

224 Adams Street
Milton, MA
Telephone: 781.784.0567
E-mail: seregion@ttor.org

Get directions on Google Maps.

From I-93/Rt. 3 South: Take Exit 10 and proceed for 0.2 mi. At stop sign, turn right onto Adams St. and follow for 1.2 mi. to top of Milton Hill; entrance is on the right. From Dorchester: Take Dorchester Avenue to Adams Street and follow up Milton Hill; entrance is on the left.

From I-93/Rt. 3 North: Take Exit 9 and follow Granite Avenue north for 1.5 mi. through two sets of traffic lights. Turn left and drive over Expressway bridge to stop sign. Turn right onto Adams Street and follow for 1.2 mi. to top of Milton Hill; entrance to Gov. Hutchinson's Field is on the right.

There is no designated parking area and road-side parking is not permitted.

Admission

When to Visit
Year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of ½ hour.

Admission
FREE to all

Property History

Property Acquisition History
Gift of Henry L. Pierce, by bequest, in 1957.

Volunteer Opportunities

Work Parties

Maps and Resources

At present, a trail map is not available for Pierce Reservation.

Planning Your Visit

Before You Go
We encourage you to visit as many Trustees properties as you can.

Wherever your travels take you, please observe all posted regulations, follow special instructions from property staff, and keep in mind the Stewardship Code:

• Protect wildlife and plants.
• Guard against all risk of fire.
• Help keep air and water clean.
• Carry out what you carry in.
• Use marked footpaths and bridle paths.
• Leave livestock, crops, and machinery alone.
• Respect the privacy of neighboring land.
• Enjoy and share the landscape with others.

Click on links below for further visitor information:

Before Setting Out

Enjoying Trustees Reservations

Safety

About Hunting on Trustees of Reservations Land

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