Top rated State parks in Salem

Experience the best that Salem has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 35 places from State park category.

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Halibut Point State Park
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Coastal area on 440 million year old granite offers spectacular views, wildflowers, visitors center.
4.80 (1.8K reviews) (~28.66 km from centre)
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Sandy Point State Reservation
State park
77-acre wildlife preserve offers views of nesting terns & plovers, plus beachcombing & fishing.
4.80 (582 reviews) (~22.68 km from centre)
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Chestnut Hill Reservation
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👍👍 This is a really nice place for a walk, run or just to sit and enjoy a nice view. The sunsets here are really nice regardless of the time of year and it’s open year round. They keep it pretty clean even when it’s snowed. I’ve been coming here since last year and am recently disabled. There’s a nice...
4.80 (258 reviews) (~29.38 km from centre)
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Castle Island
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Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas.
4.70 (5.4K reviews) (~22.32 km from centre)
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Middlesex Fells Reservation
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2,575-acre natural haven including hiking trails around a pond, plus areas for dog-walking & biking.
4.70 (5.2K reviews) (~18.43 km from centre)
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Breakheart Reservation
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This forest with hiking trails, lakes & a river offers activities such as fishing & swimming.
4.70 (2.1K reviews) (~11.75 km from centre)
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Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park
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Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more.
4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~23.49 km from centre)
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Harold Parker State Forest
State park
Tranquil natural area with trails for hiking & biking, plus camping, picnicking & fishing areas.
4.70 (994 reviews) (~19.08 km from centre)
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Charles River Reservation
Nature preserve
This urban park located along the river features paved paths for walking, running & skating.
4.70 (560 reviews) (~26.06 km from centre)
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Webb Memorial State Park
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Scenic peninsula park on Boston Harbor offering fishing, walking paths & city skyline views.
4.70 (527 reviews) (~29.21 km from centre)
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Artesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck
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Recreation area with a toddler-friendly pool & sprinklers, plus play equipment & picnic spots.
4.70 (511 reviews) (~26.25 km from centre)
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Bradley Palmer State Park
State park
Former estate offering 721 acres of green space & trails, plus a wading pool & early-1900s mansion.
4.70 (494 reviews) (~14.5 km from centre)
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Boston Harbor Islands State Park
State park
👍👍 What spectacular views of a typical New England views i get to see it almost every day. I am a lobsterman . It never gets tired
4.70 (255 reviews) (~24.5 km from centre)
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Alewife Brook Reservation
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120 acres of protected wetlands, woods & meadows offering limited areas for hiking & bird-watching.
4.70 (223 reviews) (~24.38 km from centre)
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Willowdale State Forest
State park
👍👍 Huge reserve with tons of trails. We hike here often and almost never walk the same set of trails twice. There is always something new to see or a new entry to try. Lots of variation from wetland to old growth pine forest to riverside and open field. We see horses, bikers, hikers, and runners....
4.70 (206 reviews) (~18.42 km from centre)
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Fort Heath Park
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👍 Small park with short walking trail in the heart of Winthorp! There are benches where you can sit back, relax, experience the breeze from water. It definitely gets cold during evening in winters. Honestly, good place to take dogs for walk...I'm sure dogs will love it! Parking is limited (around 8 sp...
4.70 (62 reviews) (~15.64 km from centre)
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Mystic Lakes State Park
State park
👍👍 Ospreys, Red tailed Hawk, magnificent Bald Eagles.. these are frequent visitors of the park. A real delight for photographers like me.
4.60 (799 reviews) (~22.62 km from centre)
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Mary O'Malley State Park - Chelsea Naval Hospital Park
State park
This riverside park features a paved trail with expansive bridge views, plus play & picnic areas.
4.60 (755 reviews) (~19.28 km from centre)
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Mystic River State Reservation
State park
This waterfront natural area offers biking & hiking trails, plus swimming, boating & sailing access.
4.60 (571 reviews) (~20.03 km from centre)
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Torbert MacDonald State Park
State park
👍👍 Peaceful and beautiful place 😍👍🏻
4.60 (80 reviews) (~20.04 km from centre)
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