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Annual Beach Cleanup Sunday March 30

The annual spring beach cleanup, hosted by the Friends of Parker River, is this Sunday March 30. Drop in Lot 1 any time between 9am - 3pm to get a trash bag and assignment. No need to sign up in advance, just show up! Stay for as little or long as you'd like, all ages welcome. Entrance to the refuge is FREE for all cleanup volunteers. Questions? E-mail friends@parkerriver.org.

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Stay in Touch

The best way to stay up-to-date on all things refuge is by signing up for our newsletter. Monthly newsletters go out on the first of every month, with recent highlights, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more! You can subscribe online here.

Visit Us

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service welcomes you to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge! National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. Here, you can enjoy excellent wildlife-dependent recreational activities, including surf-fishing, wildlife observation and photography, a variety of interpretive programs, and seasonal waterfowl and deer hunting opportunities. A large visitor center - complete with a classroom and auditorium - supports many of these public uses.

Activities

At Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, wildlife come first. As you engage in recreational activities on the refuge, we appreciate your help maintaining this special place by following all rules and regulations. Information to help you recreate responsibly is included below.

Other Facilities in the Complex

Rules and Policies

In order to safeguard both wildlife and refuge visitors, please observe the following rules and regulations:

Locations

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
6 Plum Island TurnpikeNewburyport,MA01950-4315
Hours
Refuge Hours
Every day of the week
Sunrise to Sunset
Visitor Center Hours
Every day of the week
9am - 4pm, subject to volunteer availability