Post Farm
Lenox, MA
Wildlife Viewing
Parsons Marsh 170 Under Mountain Road, Lenox, MA
Managed by
Berkshire Natural Resources Council
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Scenic View
- Water Views
A small pond sits directly next to the Parsons Marsh trail, featuring a small waterfall.
Entrance to the parking area for Parsons Marsh reserve (left) off Undermountain Road.
An observation area overlooks Parsons Marsh at the end of the trail.
Wooden boardwalks navigate through Parsons Marsh.
Old farming equipment rests amongst thick vegetation, taken from the Parsons Marsh trail.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Parsons Marsh
Parsons Marsh is a hidden gem within the Berkshires. Located in the southwestern part of Lenox, MA, the marsh is home to many wildlife and environmental ecosystems. Visitors to Parsons Marsh can enjoy a short and easy 0.6-mile walking trail that takes them through a quiet open meadow to a small pond and then on a boardwalk through a forest and vegetated wetland. Keen-eyed visitors can spot some of the 75 species of nesting birds that call Parsons Marsh home, along with a host of other animals, such as pollinators in the meadow, frogs and turtles in the wetlands, and countless mammals such as white-tailed deer, beavers, otters, foxes, or even black bear and coyote in the forest.
The walking trail through Parsons Marsh is accessible to visitors of all abilities, making it a prime location in Western Massachusetts for a family-friendly outdoor adventure. The wide boardwalk, packed stone dust trail, a picnic table overlooking the pond, benches on the boardwalk, and observation platform make Parsons Marsh a fantastic place for the whole family to enjoy the beauty of the Berkshires.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Adaptive Device Trail
- Sensory Guide Features
- Wheelchair / Stroller Friendly Trail
The Parsons Marsh Reserve provides an accessible parking area and trail for visitors. The parking area, featuring compact gravel on a slight hill, has two accessible parking spaces with one of them being van accessible. These accessible spaces are located directly next to the Parsons Marsh trail, which is .6 miles long. The trail is consistently flat and wide throughout its course and varies from crushed stone to wooden bridges and boardwalks. A few hundred feet into the trail, a small picnic area featuring standard wooden benches and tables is accessible over crushed stone.
An accessible bridge crosses a stream on the Parsons Marsh trail.
Two accessible parking spots located adjacent to the Parsons Marsh trail. The spot to the right is van accessible.
A picnic area overlooks a small pond, located directly on the accessible trail.
The accessible Parsons Marsh trail.
Clubs, Retail & Rentals
Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.
