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About Lynn Woods
Founded in 1881, Lynn Woods
Reservation is a 2,200-acre municipal (City Owned) park located in Lynn,
Massachusetts. Lynn Woods extents into the neighboring towns of Saugus and
Lynnfield and is the second largest municipal park in the United States next
to Griffith Park (4,200+ acres) in Los Angeles, California. The City if
Lynn's Department of Public Works, Park Commission and Lynn Water & Sewer
Commission share jurisdiction and management of Lynn Woods. The park
encompasses nearly one-fifth of the entire land area of the city and
represents a significant watershed and public recreational resource for
eastern Massachusetts.
Lynn Woods consist of three fresh
water ponds, wetlands, streams, birch, evergreens and unique rock ledge. The
ponds provide drinking water for the residents of Lynn and other surrounding
communities. Even though it sits in the heart of Boston's heavily populated
bedroom communities, wildlife abounds in the forest with deer, rodents, red
tailed foxes and over 100 species of
birds. Lynn Woods is a rare and unique
adventure whether riding you bike, jogging, horseback riding and/or just
taking a casual walk, Lynn Woods has something to offer everyone.
Park Information
Land Area:
Total 2,200 acres encompassing the cities of Lynn, Lynnfield and Saugus
Fresh Water Ponds:
Walden ~ 240 acres; Breed's ~ 208
acres; Birch ~ 82 acres
Public Golf Course:
18 holes ~ 180 acres
Gravel Fire Roads:
10 miles
Official Trails:
30 miles
Highest Elevation:
Burrill Hill ~ 285 ft (Stone Tower)
For more park information, please
visit the
City of Lynn's Official website.
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