Coolidge Reservation
- Nature reserve
- Regional draw
- Manchester-by-the-Sea Town
Coolidge Reservation protects a coastal estate landscape in Manchester-by-the-Sea.
Woodland, pond scenery and the open Ocean Lawn offer different perspectives on the Cape Ann shoreline.
Choose a route from the Trustees’ current map and check access notices and property rules before arrival. The photograph shows an earlier pond-side view rather than every coastal viewpoint. The former mansion no longer stands, so plan around the landscape rather than a house tour. Keep to public paths, respect sensitive habitat and use only designated access points along the shore.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Daderot / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. Public domain. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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