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Plover chick "saying" Thank you! in a graphicly added bubble, seen on beach thru a scope.
Refuge Beach Status: FULLY OPEN

The entire refuge beach is now FULLY OPEN for public use during normal hours of operation (sunrise to sunset). This includes all beach parking lots, boardwalks, and access points. Thank you to everyone who respected beach closures to protect nesting plovers and terns.

Visit Us

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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.

Hunting
Fishing
Wildlife watching
Education programs
Beach combing
Boating - non-motorized
Hiking
Biking
Wild edible foraging

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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
(978) 465-5753
6 Plum Island TurnpikeNewburyport,MA01950-4315
Hours
Refuge Hours
Every day of the week
Sunrise to Sunset
Visitor Center Hours
Tuesday - Saturdays
9am - 4pm, subject to volunteer availability