Rowley has 6 square miles of open space, 34% of the total, and 14 miles of public trails.
The major open space properties in Rowley are: Georgetown-Rowley State Forest , William Forward Wildlife Management Area , Parker River National Wildlife Refuge , Cleaveland Farm State Forest , Spar & Spindle Girl Scout Camp , and Prospect Hill Conservation Area . There are 54 open space properties in total.
The largest open space landowners in Rowley are: United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Fish and Game, DCR - Division of State Parks and Recreation, Town of Rowley, and Essex County Greenbelt Association.
| Landowner | Properties | Area In Rowley Acres |
|---|---|---|
| United States Fish and Wildlife Service | 11 | 916 |
| Department of Fish and Game | 5 | 699 |
| DCR - Division of State Parks and Recreation | 5 | 548 |
| Town of Rowley | 21 | 375 |
| Essex County Greenbelt Association | 28 | 369 |
See all 9 landowners in Rowley
| Landowner | Name | Type | Area In Rowley Acres | Trails miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown-Rowley State Forest | Recreation Ground | 800 | 6 | |
| Department of Fish and Game | William Forward Wildlife Management Area | Conservation | 648 | 5 |
| United States Fish and Wildlife Service | Parker River National Wildlife Refuge | Conservation | 916 | 3 |
| DCR - Division of State Parks and Recreation | Cleaveland Farm State Forest | Conservation | 5 | 2 |
| Girl Scouts of America | Spar & Spindle Girl Scout Camp | Recreation Ground | 191 | 1 |
| DCR - Division of State Parks and Recreation | Prospect Hill Conservation Area | Conservation | 90 | 1 |