Moulton Playground

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Moulton Playground is a popular destination in the city of Newburyport, Massachusetts.


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Summary

Situated on 22 acres of land, the playground offers a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages, making it an ideal place for families.

One of the main attractions at Moulton Playground is the large wooden castle, which features a maze of tunnels, bridges, and towers. Other notable features include a large, open field for sports and games, a skate park, a playground for younger children, and a splash pad for hot summer days.

Visitors can also explore the surrounding woods and nature trails, which offer scenic views of the Merrimack River. Additionally, the playground hosts a number of events throughout the year, including movie nights, concerts, and festivals.

Interesting facts about Moulton Playground include its history as a former farm and horse pasture, as well as its role in the Underground Railroad during the Civil War.

The best time to visit Moulton Playground is during the summer months, when the splash pad is open and the weather is ideal for outdoor activities. However, the playground is open year-round and offers activities for all seasons, including snowshoeing and sledding during the winter months.

       

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National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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