Trustees Reopen Trails In Medfield After Coronavirus Shutdown

MEDFIELD, MA — The Trustees of Preservations has reopened most of its open spaces across Massachusetts following a coronavirus shutdown in late March. The re-opening included several popular spots in Medfield including Noon Hill, Medfield Meadows Lot, Shattuck Reservation and Medfield Rhododendrons.

Mass Audubon and the Trustees closed access to all outdoor activities on March 24 following Gov. Charlie Baker's ban on gatherings over 10 people. The two groups oversee more than 60,000 acres of outdoor space in Massachusetts.

Mass Audubon had also begun to reopen some of its properties. About half of the Audubon's properties were open as of Tuesday, but only a handful in the Greater Boston area.

• See all the Trustees of Preservations spaces open now
• See Mass Audubon spaces open now
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Outdoor activity has been one of the few escapes during the coronavirus pandemic. The state Department of Conservation and Recreation opened some state parks early this spring to accommodate crowds. The state had closed some facilities, like athletic courts and bathrooms, but was planning to reassess those closures this week.