Ravenswood Park offers 600 acres for solitude and quiet contemplation, a testament to its founder’s conservationist philosophy. Nineteenth-century businessman and philanthropist Samuel Sawyer purchased woodlots, old pastures, and swamp near his home on Freshwater Cove, and upon his death left the more than 26 parcels to be turned into a park named Ravenswood, after the castle in Sir Walter Scott’s The Bride of Lammermoor. Whether you prefer to surround yourself with snow-covered hemlocks, experience spring emerging in a burst of color and aroma, or escape the summer heat, you’ll find refuge here.

Ten miles of woodland paths and trails meander through the park, providing plenty of room to picnic, bird watch, walk, cross-country ski, and simply appreciate the outdoors. Wander the child-friendly, two-mile Ledge Hill Trail among the magical-looking, fern-covered boulders, or trek to the overlook to Gloucester Harbor.

When to Visit
Year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of 2 hours.

Admission
FREE to all.

481 Western Avenue (Route 127)
Gloucester, MA 01930
Superintendent: 978.526.8687
E-mail: capeann@thetrustees.org

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Directions
From Rt. 128 Exit 14, take Rt. 133 East toward Gloucester for 3 mi. until it ends at Rt. 127. Turn right and follow for 2 mi. to entrance.

Printed trail maps are distributed free from bulletin boards in parking areas. Please understand that supplies periodically run out. We recommend that you download a trail map before you visit.

• Hunting is not permitted at this reservation. Learn more about hunting on Trustees properties.
• Dogs must be leashed in parking area. Please dispose of dog waste responsibly by using the waste barrel.
• Mountain biking permitted only on designated trails. All trails are closed to mountain biking March 1 to April 30, during muddy season.
• No motorbikes.
• No cutting of vegetation.
• No fires, camping, littering.
• PHOTOGRAPHY: We ask that photographers or their clients become Contributing Level Members before conducting portrait sessions at this property.  Click here for more information, and to request permission for any portrait sessions. The Trustees of Reservations reserves the right, and may give permission to its designated photographers and videographers, or to outside media, to photograph or video visitors and program participants at all its facilities and properties.