Maudslay State Park

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Maudslay State Park is a Massachusetts state park located in Newburyport. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Contents 1 Description 2 History 3 Recreational Opportunities 4 External links

[edit] Description

Maudslay State Park is a landscaped and decorative park along the banks of the Merrimack River. It features 19th-century plants and gardens, rolling meadows, tall pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in the Commonwealth.

Within the park, visitors can find numerous ornamental trees, azaleas, and rhododendrons.

The park is available (by permit) for weddings and other programs.

[edit] History

The park is comprised of the former Moseley family estate.

[edit] Recreational Opportunities

• Bike Paths
• Educational/Interpretive Programs
• Group Day Use
• Hiking
• Historic Site
• Horseback Riding Trails
• Mountain Biking
• Picnicking
• Restrooms
• Scenic Viewing Area
• Skiing (Cross-Country)
• Walking Trails

[edit] External links

• Park Website: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/maud.htm
• Trail Map: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/maudslay800.gif