Crystal Point Conservation Area
Crystal Street
Haverhill, Massachusetts

The Crystal Point Conservation Area is a 10 acre, City-owned parcel of land that is managed by the Conservation Department and Haverhill Trails Committee for the enjoyment of passive recreation. This land has been designated as a conservation area for a variety of benefits that include:

• Watershed Protection - Crystal Lake is a major body of water which contributes significantly to the City's public water supply. The lands surrounding Crystal Lake contain many feeder streams as well as wetlands and marshes which improve water quality by filtering out harmful sediment and nutrients.
  
  
• Wildlife Habitat - This area is rich in diversity, containing streams, wetlands, mature forests, rocky ledges, Crystal Lake, and all the plant and animal life associated with each of these habitats. Deer, beaver, mink, otter, wild turkey, osprey, owls, and a wide variety of waterfowl are a few of the species you might encounter here.
  
  
• Passive Recreation -We encourage you to participate in recreational activities that are compatible with natural resource protection, such as bird-watching, photography, hiking, x-country skiing, or mountain biking.

Maintenance:
You can help us maintain and improve our Conservation Area:

• Report illegal activities to the Conservation Department at 978-374-2334 (office) or 978-373-1212 (Police). A Haverhill Conservation Officer will respond ASAP to investigate the violation.
  
  
• Take a bag along when in the area to pick up litter as you walk. Always take out what you bring in.
  
  
• We are always receptive to anyone interested in volunteering to help maintain or improve the area. If interested, call the Conservation/Trails Office.

Conservation Area Regulations:
The Crystal Point Conservation Area is open to the public for hiking, biking, nature study, photography, x-country skiing and other activities that do not damage the land or disrupt other people's enjoyment of it. To protect this area, please obey the following list of state and local laws pertaining to the area.

It is forbidden in the Conservation Area:

• To operate a dirt bike, ATV, snowmobile, moped or any other motor vehicle.
• To fish with out a special permit from the Conservation Office.
• To swim, boat or enter into or upon the waters or the ice of Crystal Lake at any time.
• To hunt or possess any firearm, bow and arrow, or slingshot in the Conservation Area, due to the close proximity of homes near this relatively small 10-acre parcel.
• To remove or destroy any wildlife nest.
• To remove or deface any signs, structure, natural features or plants.
• To discard litter of any kind.
• To consume or possess alcoholic beverages.

Violations are punishable by a fine of up to $300.00 plus the replacement or repair costs of damages.