About Mount Ann Park |
87 acres |
A substantial mixed forest of evergreens and hardwoods rises to a rocky summit overlooking Cape Ann.
What makes Mount Ann Park a special place?
We think it’s the mix of thick, hilly woods of white pine, oak, maple, beech, birch, and hemlock that lead to a huge, smooth-topped granite outcrop summit overlooking Haskell and Dykes Pond, water reservoirs of the city of Gloucester. The summit offers views of Gloucester Harbor to the south and Crane Beach to the north.
The brothers of naturalist Henry David Minot gave the land to establish a park in his memory. In 1876, at age 17, Minot wrote The Land Birds and Game Birds of New England. Throughout his youth, Minot suffered from recurrent health problems; he died at an early age.
Trails
N/A
When to Visit
When Rt. 128 was constructed in the 1950s, access to Mount Ann Park from the north was cut off. The other sides of the Reservation are either part of the City of Gloucester watershed or private land, neither of which can be accessed by the public. Therefore, there is no access to the reservation at present. The Trustees are exploring options to provide public access in the future.
We do offer guided activities at Mount Ann Park at various times throughout the year. Keep an eye on our events calendar for opportunities to visit this reservation.
Regulations & Advisories
This reservation is not accessible at this time. When Rt. 128 was constructed in the 1950s, access to Mount Ann Park from the north was cut off. The other sides of the Reservation are either part of the City of Gloucester watershed or private land, neither of which can be accessed by the public. Therefore, there is no access to the reservation at present. The Trustees are exploring options to provide public access in the future.
Directions
New Way LaneGloucester, MA
Telephone: 978.526.8687
E-mail: neregion@ttor.org
When Rt. 128 was constructed in the 1950s, access to Mount Ann Park from the north was cut off. The other sides of the Reservation are either part of the City of Gloucester watershed or private land, neither of which can be accessed by the public. Therefore, there is no regular access to the Reservation at present. The Trustees are exploring options to provide public access.
Admission
This reservation is not accessible at this time. The Trustees are exploring options to provide public access in the future.
Property History
Property Acquisition HistoryGift of Charles S., Laurence, Robert S., and William Minot in 1897 in memory of Henry Davis Minot. Additional land given by the heirs of Edward Bray in 1926; David O. Mears in 1927; Mrs. Ruth A. Oakes in 1929; and Addison S. Bray in 1968. Endowment given by members of the Minot family in 1952 and by Mrs. Henry M. Channing in 1963.
Volunteer Opportunities
| Position | Location |
|---|---|
| Cape Ann Trail Stewards | Coolidge Reservation, Ravenswood Park, Agassiz Rock, |
Work Parties
There are no work parties at this reservation at this time; please check again later or click here to find other work parties near you.
Maps and Resources
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Planning Your Visit
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