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Charles W. Ward Reservation
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Charles W. Ward Reservation

  • 4.8486 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 7 pm

Charles W. Ward Reservation is a peaceful, wooded hiking area with well-marked trails, scenic overlooks, and varied terrain that makes for pleasant nature escapes. Visitors come for photography, wildlife viewing, picnics, and accessible walking routes; expect quiet trails, stone walls, and seasonal changes in foliage and footing. It's ideal for families, solo hikers, and dog owners seeking fresh air and easy-to-moderate outdoor exercise.

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Charles W. Ward Reservation in short

When is Charles W. Ward Reservation open?

Every day, 7 AM–7 PM.

When is the best time to visit Charles W. Ward Reservation?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Charles W. Ward Reservation indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Charles W. Ward Reservation?

34 Prospect Rd #42,Andover, MA 01810.

Right now · 4:00 pm

Why it fits right now

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In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Open till 7 pm
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 49° out there

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 7 pm
monday
7 AM–7 PM
tuesday
7 AM–7 PM
wednesday
7 AM–7 PM
thursday
7 AM–7 PM
friday
7 AM–7 PM
saturday
7 AM–7 PM
sundayToday
7 AM–7 PM

Where and how

34 Prospect Rd #42, Andover, MA 01810(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsWebsitethetrustees.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 486 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Picnics
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Pet owners
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time