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Christopher P. Dunn Visitors Center
177 Forest Street, Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 233 - 0834
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/breakhrt.htm
Directions to Breakheart Reservation:
From north or south:
Take Rte. 1 to Lynn Fells Parkway exit,
follow Lynn Fells Parkway a short distance,
(in vicinity of Target, Marshall's, and Shaw's,
across from Petrie's Florist),
take a right onto Forest Street.
Park entrance is after Kasabuski Ice Skating Rink.
The park is open year-round from dawn to dusk.
May 16th will mark the 75th Anniversary
of Breakheart Reservation as a state park.
Breakheart Reservation is a 640-acre hardwood forest with jagged,
rocky outcroppings, two fresh-water lakes, and a rambling section of the
Saugus River. Seven rocky hills, over 200 feet high, provide vistas of
Boston, southern New Hampshire and central Massachusetts. An extensive
trail system through the woodlands guides visitors to various areas of the
reservation. Fishing in Silver and Pearce Lakes, hiking the trails and
birdwatching by the Saugus River are popular year-round activities.
The reservation is closed to vehicles year round, providing a fresh air
atmosphere for visitors. Parking is available at both the Forest Street
lot in Saugus, and the Northeast Vocational School lot in Wakefield.
The supervised swimming area at Pearce Lake, one of the few fresh- water
swimming spots north of Boston, draws crowds in the summer. In addition
to its natural resources, the reservation has a rich cultural history.
Full Access Trail
The Friends of Breakheart, in cooperation with the General Electric Employee’s
Good Neighbor Fund, the Saugus River Watershed Council, and the Department
of Conservation and Recreation are currently constructing a full access nature
trail at the reservation. As part of this project, the Friends contributed an
all-terrain wheel chair that can negotiate the majority of trails at Breakheart and
can also be taken into the water at the beach. Chair use is on a first come,
first served basis. Inquiries may be made at the Visitors’ Center.
click here for DCR North Region Spring 2009 programs
 Rangers conduct year-round programs that interpret the plant and
animal life of the woods and ponds as well as reservation management
issues and cultural themes of the reservation's past. In the summer,
most programs begin at the Pearce Lake swimming area.
Many of the programs are suitable for children.
Special school programs are offered in the spring.
Click here for Animal Tracks Identification card
click here for DCR North Region Spring 2009 programs
Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 9:30 am
Friends of Breakheart Board of Directors Meeting
Sunday, June 7, 2009 from Noon to 2:00 pm
Cookout for Friendship Club (Challenged adults)
Sunday, June 7, 2009 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Concert by Mollie's Misfits, Country and Bluegrass band.
Breakheart 2009 Concert Series
click here to view / download flyer
Map of Breakheart Trails
Color Map of Breakheart Trails
Information on Breakheart Trails
Breakheart is a great place for you and your dog to go for a long, healthy walk.
 Just remember to bring a leash and please pick up after your dog.
Mutt Mitts ™ are available in the dispensers at the reservation gates.
Mutt Mitts ™are photodegradable, biodegradable pick-up bags provided,
as a courtesy, for your use by the Friends of Breakheart..
Please dispose of used Mutt Mitts in the trash barrels located throughout
the park.
The FOB covers the expense for the bags and hopes to be able to afford
to continue doing so. Please help us by taking only what you need for your walk, 1 or 2 bags. They are there for everyone. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Picking up after your dog is a service YOU can do for the community.
To learn how your actions impact us all, please read:
A message from Earl, the pooper scooper hound
click here
Breakheart Reservation Dog Park - Bark Place
Bark Place is the only area in
Breakheart Reservation where
dogs are allowed off leash, and
is reserved exclusively for the
use of dogs and their people.
More About Bark Place
The MA Department of Conservation and Recreation is now recruiting
qualified individuals to become Lifeguards this summer.
 Each year the DCR hires over
700 lifeguards to serve at state
parks, beaches, and pools
across the Commonwealth.
It's time for returning lifeguards,
and those looking to start a
challenging and rewarding
career as a state lifeguard, to
make plans to be part of the DCR lifeguard team this summer. MA state
lifeguards earn $487.80 per 40hr week ( $12.195 per hr), paid every two weeks
- well above the Massachusetts average of $8.66/hour.
Please go to http://www.mass.gov/dcr/stewardship/l-guard/
for requirements, test dates & times, an application, and more information.
Breakheart Coat Drive Concluded December 15, 2008
Thank you to all the folks who participated
in this year’s very successful coat drive.
Many generous people brought coats, jackets,
and afghans/quilts to Breakheart. Hundreds of coats and jackets made their way
to homeless people in Somerville and Haverhill
thanks to The Friends of Breakheart Reservation
http://www.saugusfobr.org/ and http://www.saugus.com/
The Friends of Breakheart Reservation organization sent a carload of warmth
to the Somerville Homeless Coalition, 14 Chapel Street, Somerville, MA 02144 http://www.somervillehomelesscoalition.org/
and a whole carload to Emmaus House, 150 How Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
http://www.emmausinc.org/
delivered by the staff of Saugus.com, 539 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, MA 01906
A second round of hundreds of collected coats and jackets was recently
delivered to the New England Veterans' Shelter in Boston by the FOBR.
The final batch of coats was donated to the Big Brother/Big Sister Organization.
Sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation -
North Region, and the Friends Of Breakheart Reservation.
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/gpp/index.htm
"No Child Left Inside" is a special initiative designed to encourage Massachusetts
families and visitors to enjoy all the recreational resources and outdoor activities that
Massachusetts state parks have to offer!
From Cape Cod, to Boston to the Berkshire Hills, it's time to discover the fresh air
and fun of the great outdoors!
2008 Founders Day 5K Road Race results
David DeChellis of Tewksbury who graduated from SHS in 1993,
received the first place trophy.
DeChellis has now won the event three times.
1 340 DAVID DECHELLIS TEWKSBURY 17:24 5:36
2 363 JAYSON SYLVAIN MANSFIELD 18:24 5:56
3 327 DOUGLAS MILDRAM WAKEFIELD 22:07 7:07
4 355 STEPHEN M THOMAS SAUGUS 22:51 7:22
5 322 BRIAN WALFIELD SAUGUS 23:36 7:36
6 368 RONALD D SIRAGO MELROSE 23:58 7:43
7 344 JENNIFER STARRETT SAUGUS 24:20 7:50
8 314 KEITH A MCCABE SAUGUS 24:21 7:51
9 365 JIM GALLANT MEDFORD 24:24 7:51
10 364 DANIEL E INTERNICOL SAUGUS 24:30 7:53
11 321 IVAN BLECHER REVERE 24:35 7:55
12 351 DAVID JEGLINSKI REVERE 24:51 8:00
13 329 CARL SPENCER SAUGUS 24:59 8:03
14 366 COLLEEN E ABCUNA WAKEFIELD 25:13 8:07
15 302 ANTHONY BONO SAUGUS 25:24 8:11
16 353 ROBERT MAAS WAKEFIELD 25:28 8:12
17 337 RICHARD HUDSON SAUGUS 25:43 8:17
18 341 JOE BRUNCO SAUGUS 25:47 8:18
19 304 KIM T CALLA SAUGUS 25:58 8:22
20 361 JERRY T POWERS LYNN 26:18 8:28
Click here for complete race results
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