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

Kayaking is spectacular in the Merrimack River.

From sports leagues to civic organizations, Topsfield, MA has countless recreational activities for all ages.

Area Resources and Attractions

  • Alfalfa Farm Winery
    267 Rowley Bridge Road
    Topsfield, MA 01983
    978-774-0014
    Email
  • Gould Barn
    A Reconstructed 1710 Historical Barn
    One Howlett Street
    Topsfield, MA 01983
    (978) 887-3998
  • Ingaldsby Farm
    14 Washington Street, Boxford, MA, 01921
    (978) 352-2813
    Farmstand open 8am to 6:30 pm daily. In season, apple picking on weekends after Labor Day 10am to 6pm. Containers provided, or bring your own. Children welcome with adults. Bakery included.
  • Parson Capen House
    One Howlett Street
    Topsfield, MA 01983
    Circa 1683. Displays and Artifacts.
  • The Topsfield Town Library
    1 South Common Street
    Topsfield, MA 01983
    (978) 887-1528
  • 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!

Braddley Palmer State Park provides a number of recreational activites, including mountain biking and cross country skiing.Outdoor Sports & Recreation

  • Bradley Palmer State Park
    Asbury St.
    Topsfield, MA 01983
    978 887-5931
  • Essex County Velo
    Cycling club in Essex County
  • Essex Trails Association
    The Essex County Trail Association is a non-profit tax exempt organization which began in March 1982 as a result of discussions among a group of citizens from the towns of Hamilton, Wenham, Ipswich, Topsfield, and Essex. It is dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of open trails in the local community.
  • Gil's Athletic Club
    Running club based in Topsfield, offering weekly runs and sponsoring local races.
  • Hoods Pond/ Topsfield Beach Association
    Haverhill Road (Rt 97)
    (978) 887-3799 (beach hours only)
  • Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
    87 Perkins Row Topsfield, MA 01983
    (978) 887-9264
  • North Shore Cycling Club
    Sponsors rides all over the North Shore.
  • Topsfield Athletic Association
    The Topsfield Athletic Association is a nonprofit organization established by community volunteers to provide organized sports activities for the youth and adults of the town. The emphasis is on developing sportsmanship, individual skills, teamwork and a positive self image. Every effort is made to see that every individual who registers is given a place to play on an appropriate team.
  • Topsfield Sports Arena
    at the Topsfield Fair Grounds
    Topsfield, MA 01983
    (978) 887-3610
  • Topsfield Fair Grounds
    Route 1 Topsfield, MA 01983
  • Willowdale State Forest
    Willowdale offers trail-use opportunities on 40 miles of trails and fishing and boating on 100 acre Hood Pond. There are no developed recreational facilities at the Forest which exists as two separate parcels divided by Route 1. The eastern block of the Forest abuts Bradley Palmer State Park and the Ipswich River.

Golf Courses

  • Ferncroft Country Club (Danvers, MA)
    The Ferncroft Resort offers a challenging, yet exceptionally enjoyable 18-hole course designed in 1969 by master-architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr.  Ferncroft is a masterpiece for all, with a variety of breathtaking 100-foot greens, sweeping fairways, and over coiling water hazards.

  • Turner Hill Golf Club (Ipswich, MA)
    Turner Hill Golf Club offers the opportunity to play a course as challenging as it is beautiful. This par-72 championship course has been designed by Hurdzan Fry to test the mettle of any golfer, while preserving magnificent hillside vistas and century-old landscaping.  Rambling across more than 7,000 yards of mature landscape, Turner Hill’s layout promises to deliver excellent golf play. The scenic fairways culminate in our signature 18th hole, which turns with a dramatic sweep between two reflective ponds to finish at the landmark mansion.

  • Kernwood Country Club (Salem, MA)
    Kernwood Country Club was designed by Donald Ross in 1914. This legendary 18-hole private club was rated in the top 50 classic courses in America by Golfweek. The Kernwood Country Club is the perfect oasis of luxury and a fun way to enjoy some of the North Shore’s finest golf.

  • New Meadows Golf Club
    New Meadows Golf Club is one of the North Shore's premiere nine hole, public golf courses. Located in Topsfield, New Meadows challenges golfers of all skill levels with its unique design and layout. New Meadows constantly strives to provide golfers with a course that is in top playing condition.

 

Clubs and Organizations

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.