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VEASEY MEMORIAL PARK

Scenic Park in Boston's North Shore

A Town of Groveland conservation property managed by the Conservation Commission

About Veasey Park

Veasey Memorial Park is about 48-acres of conservation land managed by the Town of Groveland's Conservation Commission. The historic buildings, with original features recalling days past, and the extensive grounds are family friendly and available for events. The park offers free parking and seasonal portable washroom units.​

​Enjoy the nature preserve's recreation areas, forest, fields, and trail system -- home to many wonderful animals, plants, insects, and birds.

​Car-top boat access to Johnson's Pond, a Great Pond, is available for year-round fun and relaxation.

Veasey Park has multiple picnic areas, a popular winter sledding hill, and excellent birding opportunities in the fields, woods, and along the freshwater shoreline.​

A short video from Forged Muse captures a gentle walk through Veasey’s forest trails at dusk, reflecting the park's quiet rhythm at the end of day.​

Veasey hill

Visitor Information

Hours:  Dawn to Dusk

Daily parking fees:  Free

Buildings: The historic buildings are closed to the public except during special tours, public events, and private events.  See rental information to learn more about venue rentals.

Driving Directions

Driving Directions

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From I-95:

Take exit 54 onto Rte-133/Georgetown. Continue through Georgetown center (turns into Rte-97) and enter Groveland. Turn left onto Salem Street, then left onto Washington Street. Veasey Park is over the large hill on the right.

​From I-495:

Take the Haverhill exit for Rte‑125 Ward Hill. Bear left off the connector ramp to follow Rte‑125 through Bradford. At Bradford Common, bear right onto Church Street. Turn right onto Salem Street, then right onto Washington Street. Veasey Park is over the large hill on the right.

​Turn at the large stone pillars by the canoe racks. The small lot by the canoe racks is for boat access. For the Main Parking Area, continue up the driveway. After parking, ascend the stone stairway to the main buildings. The Upper Parking Area is reserved for the elderly, disabled visitors, residents, staff, and drop off only.​

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Field of Butterflies
Field of Butterflies & Lucile's Cottage
Nun's Hill in July
dogs of Veasey Park

​Park Facilities & Activities

  • Weddings

  • Private events

  • Group meetings

  • Education programs and public events

  • Fully accessible with reserved parking, ramps, entrances, restrooms, and an elevator lift.

Veasey Park includes several major habitats — field, woodland, pond, and wetlands — offering excellent birding opportunities. Adjacent marshes, vernal pools, and the nearby Meadow Pond Conservation Area increase the diversity of bird species.

  • Birding

  • Wildlife viewing

  • Educational programs

  • Gardens
    • The Peoples' Forest, a reforestation project employing the Miyawaki method
    • Native Gardens​
  • Picnic areas

  • Scenic views

  • Family-friendly spaces

  • Free Parking

Open Spaces & Recreation

  • Seasonal restrooms

  • Hiking

  • Canoeing

  • Canoe and Kayak racks

  • Swing set​

  • ​Fishing

  • Snowshoeing

  • Dog walking (dogs must remain on-leash; please pick up and dispose of waste)

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Park Rules & Restrictions

(Permit exceptions may apply)

  • No fires

  • No alcohol
  • No motorized vehicles on trails

  • No gas boats

  • No swimming

For permits, contact the Park Director, Vanessa Lopez, at vanessa@veaseypark.org or 978-521-9345.

FAQs

Is the Great Hall the same as the chapel?
Yes. The Great Hall was originally a chapel added by the nuns to the bungalow. It’s now our main indoor space—fully accessible and lovingly adapted for flexible use.

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