Forest River Conservation Area — Attraction in Salem

I bring my 2 labs here often. They love being able to run free and swim in the tide pools and duck ponds. The trails are easily identified and always bring you to somewhere beautiful. This is their favorite place to have fun and mine as well because they can let out so much energy. The only downside is that there are no trash barrels at any entrance to the area so often, dog owners will just leave the business behind. If you see something, pick it up! I want to preserve the beauty of this area so we can all enjoy it for many...

Ticks! Yes as of today, Friday April 19th 2019 I found ticks on me off the main trail. It's about 68 degrees out.

Other words of caution: Careful crossing the commuter rail train tracks. It flys and won't be able to stop until after it hits you.... If they notice. The boardwalk is 4' off the ground off the salt marsh into muck, so don't fall in lol

Trails were nice, nothing's blooming yet but it's so warm it was nice to meander the area. There are Geo Caches here. Saw a group...

Great place for walking, pets are allowed if you pick up after them and they're on a leash. Bicycles are unfortunately not allowed, but that's understandable since they might scare the animals. There's also a place where you can watch trains go by on their way to Salem or Swampscott. There's no safe railroad crossing unfortunately but some people do it...