Harold Parker State Forest

The state forest was established in 1916 and named for Harold Parker who died during his term as chairman of the State Conservation Commission. The forest is located in Essex and Middlesex counties: 60% in North Andover, 30% in Andover, 8% in North Reading, and 2% in Middleton. The two natural ponds are Berry and Bear Ponds.

There are 36 miles of trails and 91 campsites.

See

• Harold Parker State Forest

• description of Harold Parker State Forest by North Shore Nature

• North Andover Citizen, July 8, 1998, p.9.

• "Town seeks payback for forest costs," Eagle Tribune, March 25, 2005.

• "Harold Parker State Forest a Trove of Adventure:Outdoor Adventure for Young and Old Alike," Eagle Tribune, August 26, 2012, p. B1, B3.
• [The Civilian Conservation Corps : shaping the forests and parks of Massachusetts]https://archive.org/details/civilianconserva00berg/mode/2up

--Glenda 15:38, October 2, 2006 (EDT)
--Leslie 14:37, September 7, 2012 (EDT)

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