Flint Field, Lincoln

Flint Field, Lincoln

Lincoln, Massachusetts 01773

Flint Field webpage and map

About this Location

Wheeler Farm is a 54-acre property north of Lincoln Center that was settled in 1717 and farmed for nearly 250 years. A stroll through the former fruit and dairy farm reveals evidence of historic cultivation and orchards. The historic Lexington Road Cemetery also contains the oldest burying ground in Lincoln, the Precinct Cemetery.

The two adjoining agricultural fields at Flint Fields are among the oldest family farms in New England. The land was deeded to Thomas Flint in the 1640s, including all of what is now Lincoln Center and Flint’s Pond. A combination of landowner generosity and public and private efforts made the conservation of these fields possible. In 2004, the Rural Land Foundation (RLF) acquired the lot adjacent to the fields, preserving the hillside that looks out over the South Field. The fields continue to be used for agriculture and remain a remarkable open space resource in the center of Lincoln.

Features

  • Roadside viewing

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Flint Field webpage and map

Last updated December 24, 2023