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

Fun Places for Kids Close to Boxford, MA
Nestled in farm country yet close to Boston, Boxford is an ideal place for kids. From youth sports leagues to kids ski lessons, Boxford has room for kids to run, yet plenty to keep them busy. Here are some of the nearby resources that make Boxford such a great place to raise a family.


Ackerman Playground at Boy Scout Park
The park is located just off Topsfield Road, Take Cahoon Road (or Dana Road) south off of Topsfield Road.

Winter

Skating Rinks

  • The Icenter in Salem, NH 603-893-4448 www.theicenter.com
  • Valley Forum in Lawrence 978-557-5521
  • Brooks School in North Andover 978-688-9579 (town of N. Andover Rec. Dept)
  • Harrison Rink in Andover 978-684-7200

Hockey

Summer

  • North Shore Spirit – Pro Baseball 781-592-0007 www.northshorespirit.com
  • Stiles Pond Town Beach
    Stiles Pond resident family membership, $90.
    Stiles Pond Beach is just off Main Street. It offers clean fresh water swimming and a fun atmosphere for kids during the hot summer months. The season officially begins in mid June and ends Labor Day weekend. Membership to the Stiles Pond Beach is offered to Boxford residents for $90 per family. Members may also pay to bring along guests. The pond is overseen by the Boxford Athletic Association.
  • CampRotary
    Camp Rotary is the longest, continually running project of any Rotary Club in the world! Founded in 1921, Camp has been in continuous operation since that time except for a short period during World War II. Located on the beautiful shores of Stiles Pond in Boxford, Massachusetts, the non-profit camp has been owned and professionally operated by the Rotary Club of Lynn, Massachusetts for over 80 years. Camp Rotary is an overnight camp for kids ages 7 - 15 featuring over 30 cabins, a large heated recreation hall, a beautiful dining hall on the lake and many other exciting features.
    http://www.camprotary.org/
    CampTelephone978-352-9952
    Email: camprotaryma@aol.com
  • Boxford Soccer: www.BoxfordSoccer.com
  • Boxford Arts & Recreation Center
    The Boxford Arts & Recreation Center will provide a centralized, recreational meeting place for Boxford kids and their guests. Although the center is intended for residents of allages, there will be a particular focus on providing a safe and supervised recreational environment for the kids in our town.
    www.boxfordarc.com/pages/2/index.htm

Baseball In Boxford
Baseball in Boxford is a growing sports activity for all ages. Besides several area ball fields, formal baseball programs are sponsored by the Boxford Athletic Association and area Boxford Little League groups. The following link is to the main Boxford Athletic Association and the menu choices for baseball and all other sports can be found as follows.

Libraries

  • Boxford Village Library
    10 Elm Street: 978-887-7323
    Fax: 978-887-6352
    www.boxfordtownlib.org
    Adele McConaghy, Director of the Boxford Town Libraries
    978-887-8920

    Winter and Summer Hours:
    Mon-Fri Noon – 6:00
    Sat 10-2, Closed Sat. in Summer
    Closed Sunday

  • West Boxford Library
    188 Washington Street: 978-352-7323
    Fax: 978-352-5215

    Winter and Summer Hours:
    Mon-Fri Noon – 6:00
    Sat 10-2, Closed Sat. in Summer
    Closed Sunday
   Phone: 978-887-9924, Email: info@nsrsinc.com