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Top South Coast green spaces include spacious state parks and wildlife reservations that offer plenty of room to explore nature and enjoy fresh air. Use the links for each of the areas highlighted here to access information about driving directions and any fees for parking or admission.

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A view of marshes surrounding a waterway and a pond at Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in Westport, MA
Photo courtesy of AllTrails.com

Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Westport

Woodlands, marshes, ponds, and beaches make up 620 acres of Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in Westport. Three different trail systems allow visitors to explore a variety of wildlife habitats and settings, including a beach loop trail that offers scenic views of Allens Pond and Buzzards Bay.

Local Tip: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages state parks throughout Massachusetts and is a great source of information on park programs and events. Check the DCR website for a complete list of state parks located in the South Coast region.

Demarest Lloyd State Park, Dartmouth

Rolling hills covered with beach grass, saltwater marshes, and tree-shaded picnic areas create a backdrop for a saltwater beach along Buzzards Bay. Explore beyond the beach by hiking trails through tidal marshes, coastal dunes, and oak forests.

A view of the Boardwalk Trail at Frank Knowles-Little River Reserve in Dartmouth, MA
Photo courtesy of Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust

Frank Knowles-Little River Reserve, Dartmouth

Nearly 200 acres make up the Frank Knowles-Little River Reserve, part of a larger parcel of land that surrounds the headwaters of the Little River in Dartmouth. About 9 miles of trails wind through woodlands, salt marshes, wetlands, and wildflower meadows. The highlight of the reserve is the Boardwalk Trail, featuring three boardwalks over 200 feet long that cross swamp and salt marsh.

Lloyd Center for the Environment in South Dartmouth, MA
Photo courtesy of the Lloyd Center for the Environment

Lloyd Center for the Environment, Dartmouth

Eighty-two acres of freshwater wetlands, salt marshes, and oak and hickory forests surround the Lloyd Center for the Environment, a research and education center maintained by the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust. Seven trails criss-cross the property. Visitors can see one of the largest holly trees in Massachusetts, sight ospreys and other birds, and enjoy scenic overlooks.

Local Tip: The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust is one of the most successful land trust in Massachusetts. Check out DNRT's extensive list of properties, which total over 5,500 acres across Dartmouth.

Nasketucket Bay State Reservation, Mattapoisett

This state park features over 200 acres of woodlands, meadows, and rocky coastline along Nasketucket Bay in Mattapoisett. A network of trails cross the reservation, including a shoreline trail and a saltmarsh trail.

Sunshine through the trees at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation in Mattapoisett, MA