Welcome Friends of Harold Parker

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Welcome Friends of Harold Parker

WE SPEAK FOR THE FOREST

The Friends of Harold Parker is a non-profit organization formed to promote, support and advocate for Harold Parker State Forest.

Since incorporating in 2015, our ambitious volunteers have undertaken several projects, including a successful 100th anniversary celebration, the addition of a new informational kiosk, and a campaign to re-open the Berry Pond swimming area. (Also successful!)

Volunteers run the popular Wednesday walking group and lead monthly guided nature hikes.

Hailing from Andover, North Andover, North Reading and beyond, on foot, on horseback and mountain bike, we represent a diverse range of park users who all want to make Harold Parker the best it can be. Please consider joining us.

Upcoming

Coming Up Soon

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Dec 21

Dec 21, 2024

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM15:00 – 17:003:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Winter Solstice Celebration

Dec 21, 2024

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM15:00 – 17:003:00 PM – 5:00 PM

What causes the winter solstice, and what does it mean for us? Come to Harold Parker State Forest and discover this most important day of the year to ancient peoples and also to ourselves. Join us for a cup of hot chocolate! We will celebrate the solstice at sunset at exactly 4:14 pm and usher out the shortest day of the year. Dress warmly and wear hiking footwear, bring water with you. We will be taking a short hike prior to the solstice sunset ritual.

Dec 21, 2024

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM15:00 – 17:003:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Harold Parker Blog

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Jul 14, 2024

Berry Pond Scramble 2024 Photos and Finish Times

Jul 14, 2024

We had a great morning for the 2024 Berry Pond Scramble! Runners and walkers from all over the region came together to compete in the challenging but rewarding race. The event went off without a hitch, thanks to the hard work of our dedicated volunteers.

Our Forest Map is Now Available!

Get Our Forest Map

Our large-format folding map of Harold Parker is available for order online. Full of color and detail, this is the definitive guide to all of the Forest's trails and treasures.

There Are Two EASY Ways To Get a Map:

BECOME A FRIEND

We are sending out a map to all Friends members!

ORDER A MAP ONLINE

Order a map for online for $5.