Friends of Maudslay

Friends of Maudslay The Friends of Maudslay is a volunteer group devoted to restoring and maintaining park facilities in a time of tight state budgets.
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Maudslay State Park is a landscaped and decorative park along the banks of the Merrimack River. It features 19th-century plants and gardens, rolling meadows, tall pines, and one of the largest naturally occurring stands of mountain laurel. The Maudslay State Park Association is a 501c3 with hundreds of members, dedicated to the preservation of this land and its unique historical and horticultural treasures.

I was asked to introduce myself, I'm Caroline, a board member for the friends group. I was an avid equestrian in the par...
06/17/2026

I was asked to introduce myself, I'm Caroline, a board member for the friends group. I was an avid equestrian in the park and now an avid walker. I always took pictures of my rides or walks over the years and decided to share them here. You might have met me, I'm always happy to give directions or information or talk about Martha the turtle.
These pictures are from yesterday, the trees on main drive caught my eye along with what's flowering right now.

My plan for the day was turtle pictures but my knee had other plans, so I wandered gingerly through a part of the park I...
06/08/2026

My plan for the day was turtle pictures but my knee had other plans, so I wandered gingerly through a part of the park I don't usually visit, the site of Helen's House and the area behind the formal gardens. The Peonies are looking fabulous in the formal garden. If you haven't been to the park lately, work has started on the Stone Cottage and the state is working on a new coat of paint for Ober House also known as the Park Headquarters.

06/04/2026

A few minutes of tranquility in the formal garden.

Rhodes, Flame Azaleas in their glory, the Peonies are ready to pop and there are iris looking wonderful, as always the p...
06/04/2026

Rhodes, Flame Azaleas in their glory, the Peonies are ready to pop and there are iris looking wonderful, as always the park is popping with color.

Greetings from Maudslay!There’s plenty to see at the park during the month of June and currently the main attraction is ...
06/02/2026

Greetings from Maudslay!

There’s plenty to see at the park during the month of June and currently the main attraction is the beautiful Flame azaleas, plus Dexter & Catawba rhododendrons. There’s still one more cycle left and the Mountain Laurel is next followed by a late variety azalea & rhododendron, come visit the Bloomin’ Maudslay Interpretation Station to find out more about them & view their beauty before the season ends.

Also, June is when fireflies are most active so mark your calendar for the “Firefly Foray” programs scheduled to learn more about them & observe this beautiful spectacle of nature.

I hope to see you at the park soon; the June program calendar is attached and a preview of it is listed below.

Bloomin’ Maudslay Interpretation Station
Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 PM
June 14 & 21 — Magnificent Mountain Laurel
June 28 — Fragrant Azalea & Lush Rhododendron
Check the board at each entrance to find the location of this Interpretation Station.

Kideidoscope – Storytime & Nature Walk for Preschoolers age 3 to 5
Tuesdays 10:00 to 11:00 AM

Evening Stroll – Moderately Paced Walk
Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Firefly Foray – Evening Adventure for ages 6 & up!
8:30 to 9:30 PM
Friday June 19 & 26
Saturday June 20 & 27

Borrow A Discovery Pack & Let the Exploration Begin!
Discovery backpacks are part of the National Children in Nature movement that seeks to reconnect children with the outdoors and the natural environment.
Five Choices:
Birds; Insects; Nature Discovery; Animal Tracking or Young Explorer
Contents include:Kids Binoculars; Nets; Bug Viewers; Magnifiers; Basic Field Guides; Other Books + Much More!
Available daily at Park Headquarters or call to reserve in advance at 978-465-7223.

Donna Sudak
MA DCR Park Interpreter
Maudslay State Park
74 Curzon Mill Road
Newburyport, MA 01950
978-465-7223

The May Newsletter is out. check it out and sign up.
05/26/2026

The May Newsletter is out. check it out and sign up.

While strolling the park, you might first notice the restoration of the windows and the deleading and painting of the exterior of Ober House (headquarters) - the building looks stunning. Next on the list for similar work will be the Stone House where they will de-lead, repair and paint the windows a...

I was asked about the Lady Slippers in the park, they are blooming!!
05/21/2026

I was asked about the Lady Slippers in the park, they are blooming!!

I was asked if the Rhodes are blooming yet, they are starting! This post is picture heavy but there's so much blooming I...
05/18/2026

I was asked if the Rhodes are blooming yet, they are starting! This post is picture heavy but there's so much blooming I couldn't resist.

There's color everywhere in the park!
05/12/2026

There's color everywhere in the park!

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74 Curzon Mill Road
Newburyport, MA
01950

Telephone

+19784657223

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