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Armstrong-Kelley Park

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What is Armstrong-Kelley Park like?

An 8.5-acre garden and woodland oasis in Osterville village, the largest privately maintained park on Cape Cod. Easy, shady walkways and trails wind past historic and rare trees, perennial gardens, small ponds, footbridges, and benches. Family-friendly and largely stroller-accessible, it's ideal for a gentle stroll, picnicking, and seasonal events.

Plan your walk

Armstrong-Kelley Park

Directions to the trailhead

648 Main Street, Osterville, MA 02655

Check conditions before you go. Trail details from Barnstable Land Trust (opens in a new tab)

When should you go?

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What’s the trail like?

Length: Not noted
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Mixed
Dogs: Allowed (leashed)
Kids: Kid-friendly
Accessible: Stroller
Views: Not noted
Good for: Walking

What should you know before you go?

Parking

On-site parking off Main Street (Route 28) in Osterville village.

Dogs

Allowed (leashed)

Managed by

Barnstable Land Trust

What you'll see

Forest, Pond, Kid-friendly, Stroller-friendly, Dog-friendly

Where is the trailhead?

648 Main Street, Osterville, MA 02655.

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What is Armstrong-Kelley Park like?

Where else can you walk in Osterville?

Easy · 2.5 mi

Osterville Grand Island Conservation Area

Natural trail · Town of Barnstable Conservation Division

Peaceful conservation trails along Grand Island, a peninsula jutting into East Bay and West Bay in Osterville. Trails pass through scrub oak and pine with intermittent water views across both bays. This exclusive-feeling but publicly accessible area rewards visitors with quiet shoreline vistas and exceptional birding. One of the more scenic easy walks in Barnstable.

Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-25

See details

Easy · 1.5 mi

River Road Conservation Area (Osterville)

Natural trail · Town of Barnstable Conservation Division

Short trail along the tidal edges of the Centerville River as it passes through Osterville. The river corridor supports a rich mix of shorebirds and waterfowl, especially during migration. A quiet local escape connecting Osterville's residential neighborhoods to undisturbed estuarine habitat.

Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-25

See details

Easy

Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuary

Natural trail · Mass Audubon

A quiet 147-acre Mass Audubon sanctuary where tree-lined, well-marked trails explore a fragrant Atlantic White Cedar swamp and the Skunknett River. Interconnected loops include the Overlook Trail (views of West Pond, good for Black-crowned Night-Herons, Ospreys, and migrating ducks), the Holly Trail (American hollies and a vernal pool), and the shady, mossy Swamp Trail. A peaceful birding and walking spot; pets are not allowed.

Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-19

See details