Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

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The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. To enjoy the park online, visit our Things to Do page. To learn more about on-site programs, please review the park calendar.

Current access to the park is as follows:

OPEN

• Nature trail and park grounds around historic structures

CLOSED

• Museum
• Visitor Center and Broadhearth Park Store
• Restrooms
• Blast Furnace, Forge, and Slitting Mill.

Tips for Visiting Safely and Protecting the Park:

• To promote our staff and visitors’ safety, masks are required in all NPS buildings regardless of vaccination status. Additionally, masks must be worn in outdoors spaces where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
• For the health and safety of all, please Recreate Responsibly.
• Keep at least 6 feet of distance from other people and only take part in non-contact recreational activities.
• If you are traveling from out of state, please review recent updates to the Massachusetts' COVID-19 travel advisory.
• For more information visit Centers for Disease Control.
• Keep your pet's leashed and carry out their pet waste.
• Pack out your trash.