Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
- Topsfield
- 1982 Acres
Plan Your Visit
Explore forests, meadows, wetlands, drumlin, and esker and travel down the namesake river, which meanders through the sanctuary, by canoe.
Hours
Visitor Center
- Tuesday-Sunday, Monday holidays
- 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Trails
- Tuesday-Sunday, Monday holidays
- dawn to dusk
- 12 miles
Admissions
- Adults $7
- Seniors (65+) $4
- Children (2-12) $4
Contact
87 Perkins Row
Topsfield, MA 01983
Managed by North Shore
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Property Regulations
- Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
- Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
- Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
- Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.
Facilities
- Parking
- Nature Center/Museum, Universally Accessible
- Restrooms, Universally Accessible
- Picnic Tables
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
- Canoeing / Kayak (call ahead)
- Camping
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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8 classes starting
Wednesday, September 18
10:00am-12:00pm
Age 9 - 11
Homeschool: Mixed Age Flock
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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8 classes starting
Wednesday, September 18
1:30-3:30pm
Age 6 - 11
Friday Morning Birding
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Friday, September 20
8:00-11:00am
Adults
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