Batchelder Park

Batchelder Park feels like a hidden gem. It’s never crowded when I go. Granted, I only visit every other month or so. The park is located atop a hill up a residential street relatively close to the border of NH. It leads to a vague stopping point where there’s a field, and if you are able to see very far, you’d be looking NE toward Cider Hill. There’s a bench there, but the hill is just fine for sittin’. I go up there sometimes after a visit to the Bakehouse to eat my scone.

😲 WOW! I'll repeat 🔁 the word again so you don't have to turn on Google Translate, 😲 WOW!
That is what I felt when I first saw the view available at the park 🏞. The fall foliage, the spinning windmills, MT Kitaden (?), the ocean 🌊 and the Isle of Shoals. There was even a tour group there as well
The park 🏞 has two trails connected to it. One leads to a lake, the other, to old farming land.
Make sure your automobile brakes work! Parking is limited. The park is wheelchair and stroller accessible. The two trails are not wheelchair accessible, but, I would recommend a heavy duty stroller with hand brakes because both trails descend down a hill.
I recommend a visit.

Very nice intense trail. Not too many people the time i came. Just one woman walking with her dog. Amazing views. Get some boots, hiking shoes or some good shoes. Lots of trees, birds, small lake/pond...

Great little hike to the top and the view is amazing. You can see straight to the ocean and beyond!

Beautiful views and wonderful trails, all within spitting distance to downtown Amesbury.

Nice place for a picnic with the family, beautiful view! There are a few different walking trails, and a map to show the way. I'm happy we stumbled upon this beautiful spot 😍

Discovered at the top of a very steep road in Amesbury, just stunning.

Nice trails to walk and run and a great vantage point at the top of the hill.

A nice quiet place with a great view. You can see the ocean from here and Seabrook station.

Can get a little muddy at times but it's a great park for some light hiking right on the middle of town!

Historic meeting place, old Amesbury ski hill, and fantastic view. Can drive up or take the steep hike from Lake Gardner trails.

Love this place! Perfect, small local hiking spot. Paths are cleared well and the view at the top is worth it.

The highest point in Essex County, a wonderful place to visit, on a clear day you can see the isle of shoals and the mountain in Maine...

Great for hiking with your dog, early morning. May need bug spray, especially in June, July!!

Easy hike if not for the horse flies. Great view. Access road to get there when trail is too wet.

Excellent hike recommend this place I used to go skiing when they was skiing slope there once you get to the top imazing review

Breathtaking view and very well managed trails. Took my dog on a wonderful hike!

Short hike from Lake Gardner or Battis Farm parking lots in Amesbury. Nice views from the top.

Beautiful view. Pictures don't show just how far you can see.

Excellent view of Amesbury and surrounding towns. Open, well maintained lawn.