Flower Walks At Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Saturday, June 13th

June 11, 2009

When: Saturday, June 13th, 10:0 am and 2:00 pm (for all ages)
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA

This is one of the best times of the year to tour and explore Maudslay State Park in Newburyport and view the spectacular mountain laurels and the famous rhododendrons for which Maudslay is well known.

On Saturdays, you can join the Maudslay State Park interpreter on a leisurely walk through the park to see all that has bloomed during the current week. It’s a great way to get to know and explore this resource rich park and its blooms.

The cycle of bloom at Maudslay State Park is ongoing and ever changing between mid-April and mid-
June. Come once a week to see what has newly emerged in this fantastic floral landscape!

From the spectacular mountain laurel to the famous rhododendrons for which Maudslay is well known, get to know and explore this resource rich park and its blooms.

Time of Walks:

Two walks are offered on Saturday:

10:00 am
2:00 pm

The walks are for all ages. An adult must accompany children 12.

Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road. Please bring bug spray and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Maudslay State Park, the former Moseley family estate on the Merrimack River, is one of the jewels of the Greater Newburyport region. The 480-acre park offers commanding views of the Merrimack River and features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts.

It’s a great place for walking, biking, horseback riding and informal picnics. The parking fee for the park is $2.00.