Public Use Policy

Hours
Office Hours are M-F 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Land Bank properties are open from sunup to sundown.

A word about enjoying Nantucket safely
The Nantucket Land Bank accepts no liability due to injury resulting from use of this site or its properties. In other words, you use these trails and recreational areas at your own risk. Follow these tips in order to ensure your use of Land Bank properties is safe and enjoyable:

1. Nantucket has one of the highest rates of tick-borne diseases in the world. So follow these simple tips. Stay on the trail and avoid tall grasses, shrubs and hanging branches. Wear boots with socks and long pants when possible (tucking your pants into your socks may look geeky, but it will keep ticks from reaching your skin.) Check your family for ticks daily. Be advised that a deer tick nymph is often only the size of a crumb.
2. On trails, wear hiking shoes or boots. In the summer, employ light clothing that provides protection from the sun. In the winter, multiple layers that wick moisture will keep you warm and dry.
3. Learn to identify and avoid the three shiny leaves and white berries associated with poison ivy. It is one of the most pervasive plants on Nantucket, found near beaches, on wooded trails, near wetlands and moors.
4. Wear sunscreen and protective clothing to keep from being burned by the powerful summer sun. Some Land Bank trails are rather long and provide little shade, so plan accordingly.
5. Hydrate properly. It’s often surprising how quickly one can become dehydrated when walking in the moors or on the beach. So bring water with you and drink often.
6. Most Land Bank properties are open to hunting in season. Pedestrians are encouraged to wear bright clothing and keep pets on a leash. The best time to enjoy Land Bank properties during hunting season is on Sundays when hunting is not allowed. Hikers are asked to report any hunting remains that are not properly disposed of to the Land Bank office.
7. Please note that not all of the dirt roads and passable trails are maintained on a regular basis and some may only be traversable with four-wheel drive vehicles. Even with four-wheel drive, you may need to reduce tire pressure on particularly sandy patches. A beach sticker is required for driving on beaches.
8. Bring a cell phone in case you get lost.
9. Please remember to keep Land Bank properties clean for all to enjoy.