• Sutton Brook

• Vine Brook

• Web Brook​

What's happening in the Shawsheen River watershed? Click here to find out! 

Walking, hiking, and biking locations:

• Shawsheen River Trail (North Andover)

  • Located at 29 Loring Street in North Andover, MA. 

  • ~30 minute ​walk

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• Shawsheen River Greenway (Andover)

  • Click here for a map of trails and nearby parking locations ​

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• Shawsheen Overlook (Tewksbury)

  • 9.55 acres o​f land with wildlife observation areas, a kayak launch, and fishing access 

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• Shawsheen River Bird Sanctuary (Lawrence) 

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Paddling locations in the watershed:

• Dale Street (Andover) running from the Ballardvale dam at Dale St. downstream to Central St at the Abbot Bridge Drive canoe launch. This paddling spot is perfect for families! 

  • Click here for a map.

  • Click here for more information. ​

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• Shawsheen Pines (Andover) has a canoe launch off of Lowell Junction Road, with the best paddling in along the river in Andover above the Ballardvale dam. This river trail is 1.8 miles (~1 hour downstream) to Andover Street and runs through many protected, natural areas. Also a great family friendly paddle location! 

  • Click here for information on canoe/kayak rentals. ​

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• Fosters Pond (Andover) is privately own through the Fosters Pond Association, but is open to the public. Fosters Pond is a beautiful spot for paddling and boating. 

  • Click here for a list of rules to help protect Fosters Pond. ​