Address
165 North Road, Carlisle, MA 01741
- This page, Great Brook Farm State Park, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
Great Brook Farm State Park
Details
Overview
This 1000-acre park features more than 20 miles of trails. You can see notable Native American sites and 17th-century cellar holes leftover from English settlers. There's also an active dairy farm that offers free tours on weekends.
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Parking
Daily parking fees charged April 1 though November 30
MA resident $3
Non-MA resident $3
Buses $20
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Activities
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Cross-country skiing
In winter, trails are groomed for cross-country skiing. -
Hiking
Hike through open fields and woodlands. -
Tours
Take a free guided tour of a working dairy farm that was home to the first robotic milking system in Massachusetts. Don’t forget to stop by the ice cream stand after your tour.
All Activities
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Mountain biking
- Biking
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
- Cross-country skiing
Facilities
- Boat ramp (car top)
- Educational programs
- Restrooms
- Visitors Center
- Weddings
- Grills - There are no grills at the farm. Visitors must bring their own propane grill. No charcoal.
Accessibility
- Educational programs
- call ahead for accessible tours
- Picnicking
- Restrooms