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Sheriff's Meadow Sanctuary

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What is Sheriff's Meadow Sanctuary like?

The founding Sheriff's Meadow preserve — a short shaded boardwalk loop around a pond known for birds. (Local note: A leisurely shaded stroll with boardwalk and abundant birdlife (sits at the OB/Edgartown line))

Plan your walk

Sheriff's Meadow Sanctuary

Directions to the trailhead

Planting Field Way, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

Check conditions before you go. Trail details from Sheriff's Meadow Foundation (opens in a new tab)

When should you go?

Best time to go

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What’s the trail like?

Length: Not noted
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Mixed
Dogs: Off-season only
Kids: Not noted
Accessible: Not noted
Views: Not noted
Good for: Walking, Birding, Boardwalk

What should you know before you go?

Parking

Small trailhead parking area

Dogs

Off-season only

Managed by

Sheriff's Meadow Foundation

What you'll see

Pond, Bird sanctuary

Where is the trailhead?

Planting Field Way, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557.

Get directions

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Sheriff's Meadow Sanctuary

Listed & VerifiedVerified Jun 22, 2026

Saved places stay in your account, on any device.

What is Sheriff's Meadow Sanctuary like?

Plan your walk

Sheriff's Meadow Sanctuary

Directions to the trailhead

Planting Field Way, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

Check conditions before you go. Trail details from Sheriff's Meadow Foundation (opens in a new tab)

When should you go?

Best time to go

Checking today’s weather and sun times…

Now56°FClear

Wind12 mphFrom the W

Weather and sun times from Open-Meteo for the nearest part of the Cape.

What’s the trail like?

Length: Not noted
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Mixed
Dogs: Off-season only
Kids: Not noted
Accessible: Not noted
Views: Not noted
Good for: Walking, Birding, Boardwalk

What should you know before you go?

Parking

Small trailhead parking area

Dogs

Off-season only

Managed by

Sheriff's Meadow Foundation

What you'll see

Pond, Bird sanctuary

Where is the trailhead?

Planting Field Way, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557.

Get directions

Get directions Open in Google Maps

Where else can you walk in Oak Bluffs?

Easy · 4 mi

Edgartown to Oak Bluffs Bike Path

Paved

A scenic 4-mile paved bike path connecting Edgartown and Oak Bluffs, passing through salt marshes, open meadows, and coastal views of Vineyard Sound. One of the most popular rides on Martha's Vineyard — flat, family-friendly, and completely car-free. Bike rentals available at multiple shops in both towns.

CCC Visited · Verified 2026-09-29

See details

Moderate · 17 mi

Oak Bluffs to Menemsha Bike Route

Paved

A scenic ~17-mile bike ride from Oak Bluffs across Martha's Vineyard to Menemsha harbor. Passes farm fields, conservation land, and coastal views of Sengekontacket Pond. Mix of paved paths and quiet roads. Ends at Menemsha fishing village on Vineyard Sound.

Listed & Verified

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Easy

Trade Wind Fields & Farm Pond Loop

Mixed · Martha's Vineyard Land Bank

The signature ~3.1-mile loop joining Trade Wind Fields and Farm Pond preserves near Circuit Ave. (Local note: 135+ AllTrails reviews; consistently the top-rated Oak Bluffs trail)

Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-22

See details

Easy · 2 mi

Trade Wind Fields & Lagoon Pond Trail

Mixed · Martha's Vineyard Land Bank

An open meadow and shoreline trail looping around Lagoon Pond at the Oak Bluffs Land Bank parcel. Mowed grass paths through wildflower fields transition to woodland edges and pond-side views. A serene, family-friendly walk accessible from central Oak Bluffs.

Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-25

See details