Merrimac Open Space

04/07/2026

We need your input! The Open Space Committee is updating our town's Open Space and Recreation Plan. A survey is being conducted to gather ideas and concerns from the community about Merrimac's open spaces and recreation areas. Please click on the link to complete the survey by April 30.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2C3G6VV
There will also be a public forum held on Wednesday, April 15 at the Merrimac Public Library at 6 pm
Let your voice be heard!

09/13/2023

Wild Edibles Walk - Saturday, September 30 9:30-11:30 AM
The Merrimac Open Space Committee is hosting a Wild Edibles Walk on the Marshview Trail led by naturalist Russ Cohen, author of the book Wild Plants I Have Known....and Eaten.
The program is free of charge. Registration is required.
Email your name, contact information and number of participants to: [email protected]

03/30/2023

The Open Space Committe would like to thank everyone for sharing their ideas for potential uses for town owned land on Emery Street. We had an overwhelming response of over 300 completed surveys! The survey is now closed. We will update the Open Space page on the Town website as we move forward.
http://www.merrimac01860.info/212/Open-Space-Committee

03/13/2023

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03/13/2023

Complete the Open Space Community Survey!
Give us your ideas for potential uses for town owned land on Emery Street.

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06/14/2022

ART IN THE OPEN AIR HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED!!
It will be held NEXT THURSDAY, JUNE 23 - 9:30AM - 12PM
The Merrimac Open Space Committee invites you to a 'plein air' hosted by Merrimac school art teacher, Drew Dupre!
Draw, paint, sketch with other art enthusiasts on the bank of the Merrimack River at CAREY PARK, River Road.
All abilities welcome. Ages 15 and up. Bring your own supplies.
Registration is required - email Drew at [email protected]. Go to the Open Space webpage for more information.
http://www.merrimac01860.info/212/Open-Space-Committee

06/04/2022

ART IN THE OPEN AIR - THURSDAY, JUNE 16 - 9:30AM - 12PM
The Merrimac Open Space Committee invites you to a 'plein air' hosted by Merrimac school art teacher, Drew Dupre!
Draw, paint, sketch with other art enthusiasts on the bank of the Merrimack River at CAREY PARK, River Road.
All abilities welcome. Ages 15 and up. Bring your own supplies.
Registration is required - email Drew at [email protected]. Go to the Open Space webpage for more information.
http://www.merrimac01860.info/212/Open-Space-Committee

05/21/2022

Today! Guided trail walk at the Marshview Trail 10 AM. Meet at the McLaren trailhead on Brush Hill Road. For more information go to:
http://www.merrimac01860.info/212/Open-Space-Committee.

05/16/2022

Guided Trail Walk at Marshview Trail on Saturday, May 21 10 am-12
Join the Open Space Committee and ecologist Tim Simmons for a spring walk. It's a busy time at the marsh with migratory birds and flowers blooming! For more information visit our website:

Learn more about the work to identify and help to preserve open space, recreational and trail opportunities.

02/26/2022

Beautiful x-country skiing and snowshoeing on the McLaren Trail today!