Topsfield Living: Homes, Recreation, and Real Estate Resources in Topsfield, MA.

Topsfield, MA is a great place for kids! From sports leagues to parks to the Topsfield fair, Topsfield is a wonderful place to raise a family.

Parks and Beaches

  • Hoods Pond/ Topsfield Beach Association (pictured at right)
    Haverhill Road (Rt 97)
    Call (978) 887-3799 for beach hours
  • Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
    (Massachusetts Audubon Society)
    87 Perkins Row Topsfield, MA 01983
    (978) 887-9264
  • Klock Park
    North Street, Topsfield, MA 01983 (directions)
  • Pye Brook Park,
    Entrance on Haverhill Road (Rt 97)
    Topsfield, MA 01983

Sports:

  • Topsfield Athletic Association
    Offers club teams in Teeball, Little League, Basketball, Touch or Flag Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, and Wrestling.
    Contact: Dave Bunker
    david.bunker@verizon.net
    (978) 887-6940 Days
    (978) 887-0363 Eve
  • Masco Youth Hockey
    MYH provides kids residing in Boxford, Middleton, and Topsfield with the opportunity to skate in an organized program. Although the sport, by its very nature, is fast and competitive, all players have an opportunity to participate at their skill level.
  • 3MB Fencing Club
    Fencing classes for all levels. Classes held at the Proctor School in Topsfield.
  • Pentucket Pony Club
    Pony Club is one of the leading junior equestrian organizations in the world, represented throughout 30 countries. The United States has over 600 individual Clubs spread throughout 50 states and the Virgin Islands, with more than 12,000 members. Pony Club provides opportunities for instruction and competition in English riding, horse sports and horse management for children and young adults ages 8-21
  • Essex County Velo
    Sponsors a kids bike racing series in the summer

Activites and Resources

  • Topsfield Fair
    Held the first week of October, the Topsfield Fair is a kids dream, with great rides, giant frappes, and a Thursday parade.
  • Six Flags New England Amusement Park
    Just a two hour car ride from Topsfield is one of the best amusement parks
    and roller coasters in New England.
    1623 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
    413 786-9300
    www.sixflags.com/parks/newengland/

    Home of the Superman roller coaster, a fast 77 mph ride of fun lasting 155 seconds.
  • Canobie Lake Park
    State-of-the-art amusement park features 50 rides including roller coasters, the Log Flume water ride, the Timber Splash water coaster, a hand-painted antique carousel, and much more!

Arts

  • North Shore Music Theater
    Route 128 Exit 19
    Beverly, MA 01915 (978) 232-7200
    Website www.nsmt.org

Clubs and Groups

  • Boy Scouts of America
    Yankee Clipper Council
    189 N. Main Street
    Middleton, MA 01949
    (978) 777-4333
  • Essex County Beekeepers Association
    Topsfield Fair Grounds
    (978) 887-6100
  • Friends of the Topsfield Library
    www.topsfieldtownlibrary.org
  • Topsfield/Boxford Community Club
    7 School Street
    Topsfield, MA 01983
    (978) 887-2130
  • Topsfield/Boxford Newcomers Club
    P.O. Box 97
    Topsfield, MA 01983
    Email
  • Topsfield Garden Club
    978) 887-6599
  • Topsfield Historical Society
    1 Howlett St.
    Topsfield, MA 01983
    978-887-3998
    www.topsfieldhistory.org

Baseball In Topsfield

Baseball in Topsfield is a growing sports activity for all ages. Besides several area ball fields, formal baseball programs are sponsored by the town and area Little League groups. Other sports can be found as follows.