Trustees Reopens Dozens Of Trails After Coronavirus Shutdown

NATICK, MA — The Trustees of Reservations has reopened most of its open spaces across Massachusetts following a coronavirus shutdown in late March.

As of Tuesday, about 88 of the Trustees' properties had reopened, including popular spots like World's End in Hingham, Pegan Hill in Natick, and Redemption Rock in Princeton. Three more popular spots — the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, Naumkeag in Stockbridge, and Crane Beach in Ipswich — were set to open beginning May 20.

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.

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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.