Official Site of Danvers Recreation.
Town Hall, One Sylvan Street, Danvers MA 01923
Phone: (978) 777-0001 ext. 3094 Fax: (978) 762-0215
Endicott Park
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WHAT IS ENDICOTT PARK?
A 165-acre public recreation area sited on the grounds of the former Endicott Estate which was a working dairy farm up until 1950. The park is dedicated to passive recreation, education, and historical preservation.WHAT CAN WE DO (DO YOU HAVE) THERE?
We have ponds for fishing and wildlife watching, trails for exercise and nature study, fields for games and cloud study, picnic areas for large and small groups, a fenced playscape, a barnyard with animals to look at, a visitor center with handicap accessible rest rooms and space for meetings, historical buildings, beautiful gardens, sliding hills and acres and acres of OPEN space for walking, thinking, laughing, jogging, whistling, relaxing and more. See the facilities section for more information.WHO GOES THERE?
The park visitor base ranges from local to national. Although it is family oriented, no one is excluded from using the park for any lawful purposes. Many of the park facilities are Handicap accessible, including the playground and rest rooms and each area has designated parking.WHO WORKS THERE?
The park is staffed on a year round basis by the Park Director and three Park Rangers. They provide for all care and maintenance of the park facilities as well as insuring the safety of park visitors. Each of the staff is available for assistance and interpretation of the many park amenities.WHO OWNS IT?
The park was purchased with matching state, federal and local funds and is owned and operated by the Town of Danvers under the Department of Health and Human Services, Recreation Department.WHEN ARE WE OPEN?
The park is open 365 days per year from 9 am to dusk (one half hour after sunset). Town bylaws prohibit unauthorized use of any town properties after dark.HOW DO WE GET THERE FROM HERE?
See directionsHOW DO WE GET A PERMIT? Contact the Recreation Office at 978-777-0001, Ext.3094. or download the form
