North Reading is a quaint, peaceful Boston suburb. This entire suburb is within the Ipswich River watershed, creating gorgeous wooded streets and lush parks with ponds and brooks. There are also several forests and reservations in and around town. With awe-inspiring natural beauty found throughout town, outdoor recreation is extremely popular here. Residents frequent surrounding natural areas such as the Harold Parker State Forest for fun. This state forest is great for biking, ice skating, horseback riding, hiking, and more. Families love North Reading because of the good schools in the area as well. Retaining the quality of simpler times, North Reading has many well-preserved homes dating back to 1720, along with several modern apartment complexes.
North Reading has a very close-knit community. The parks and recreation department is very active, hosting events in schools, the town hall, and parks throughout the year from cooking classes to youth sports games.
