The Town of Boxford is a residential community in Essex County,
approximately 25 miles north of Boston. The town is primarily rural in
nature, and this character has been maintained by a minimum lot size of 2
acres, which has been unchanged since 1949. There are two Congregational
Churches and two country stores in Boxford, which is the second largest
town in the county. The Boxford Athletic Association manages several ball
fields and a large swimming pond in the summer for children of all ages.
The many trails running through the town make it popular with hikers and
horse lovers.

Boxford has a tremendous array of active and passive recreational opportunities, such as four 18-hole golf courses, a downhill ski area, two horseback riding academies, a public skating rink and a sailing program. The Merrimack River meanders through the city, providing walking, jogging, bird watching and boating opportunities. Boxford's residents invite visitors to come and watch the growing population of bald eagles which inhabit the city along the Merrimack River. For more information, please contact the Boxford historic commission