Barker Field

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Barker Field is a popular outdoor recreation area in New Hampshire.


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Summary

It is situated in Auburn and is spread over 50 acres of land. It offers a range of activities for visitors, including hiking, running, biking, and dog walking. The park is best known for its well-maintained trails that offer scenic views of the surrounding countryside.

One of the key attractions of Barker Field is the 3.5 mile-long trail that runs through the park. The trail is suitable for all levels of hikers and is particularly popular with families. It offers a mix of woodland, open fields, and wetlands. Visitors can also enjoy bird watching, fishing, and picnicking at the park.

Barker Field is also home to several unique features, including a butterfly garden, a pond, and a disc golf course. The butterfly garden is a popular spot for visitors to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The pond is a great place to fish and observe aquatic wildlife, while the disc golf course offers a fun and challenging activity for visitors of all ages.

One interesting fact about Barker Field is that it was once a farm owned by the Barker family. Today, the park is maintained by the town of Auburn and is open to the public year-round. The best time to visit Barker Field is during the spring and summer months when the weather is mild and the park is in full bloom. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities in the park during this time, including hiking, biking, and picnicking.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

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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