The 10 Best Nature & Parks in , Greater Springfield

December 14, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Peaked Mountain, Stanley park, Watershops Pond, Ashley Reservoir, Jessica's Boundless Playground, Chicopee Memorial State Park, Smith College Botanic Garden, Norwottuck Rail Trail, Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park, Mohawk Trail State Forest.
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1. Peaked Mountain

43 Butler Rd, Monson, MA 01057-9753 [email protected] http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/pioneer-valley/peaked-mountain.html
Excellent
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5.0 based on 35 reviews

Peaked Mountain

Explore woods roads through a former working forest and trek to a summit that rewards with panoramic views from Mount Wachusett to Vermont's Green Mountains.

2. Stanley park

Western Ave., Westfield, MA http://www.stanleypark.org/
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
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5.0 based on 154 reviews

Stanley park

Reviewed By 926franka - Westfield, United States

Close to Westfield State University. It has a large Rose garden display, a wooded wildflower garden set in a very tranquil environment, with easy walking paths and ponds.

3. Watershops Pond

Springfield, MA 01108
Excellent
80%
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Watershops Pond

Beautiful lake in the heart of Springfield, ma 7 miles of shore line. people can go fishing or canoeing. The are is border by Springfield college who uses the lake for their athletic program. There seats and a good amount of side walk around the lake.

4. Ashley Reservoir

Holyoke, MA 01040 http://www.holyoke.org
Excellent
78%
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Ashley Reservoir

Reviewed By 160wendyf - Massachusetts, United States

Thank you Holyoke for allowing public access and maintaining this wonderful place. All kinds of birds, turtles, frogs... Always great to see people of all ages, singly and with friends and families. I don't want to praise it too much because one of the many things that makes it special is the lack of crowds. Oh wait, there are snakes! : )

5. Jessica's Boundless Playground

59 State St, Belchertown, MA 01007-9440 https://www.facebook.com/JBPBtown/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Jessica's Boundless Playground

Reviewed By drgreeley - Belchertown, United States

What a great playground for kids, with something for everyone. Well worth the visit by any family with a child in need of accommodations. Very proud to be a part of the town that made this all happen.

6. Chicopee Memorial State Park

570 Burnett Rd, Chicopee, MA 01020-4641 +1 413-594-9416 [email protected] http://www.mass.gov/locations/chicopee-memorial-state-park
Excellent
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Chicopee Memorial State Park

7. Smith College Botanic Garden

15 College Ln, Northampton, MA 01060-2901 +1 413-585-2740 http://www.smith.edu/garden
Excellent
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4.5 based on 313 reviews

Smith College Botanic Garden

There are ten different garden types and a greenhouse in this Botanic Garden.

Reviewed By olivias33 - Southampton, United States

This place is a really cool place. The suggested donation is $2 per person. They have There is meter parking on the street.There are about 4 different greenhouse. The door tells you if it is hot or cold. The plants and trees are spectacular. There is also an outside area that you can walk around.

8. Norwottuck Rail Trail

446 Damon Rd, Northampton, MA 01060-1818 http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-west/norwottuck-rail-trail.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 144 reviews

Norwottuck Rail Trail

Ten-mile bike path on the old tracks of the Boston and Maine railroad.

Reviewed By 180larryp - Northampton, United States

I run on the Norwottuck Rail Trail. It's perfect: clean, scenic, mostly flat-flatty-flat-flat. This trail, this route, this option is one of the reasons I'm so happy to live in the Connecticut River Valley.

9. Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park

Northampton, MA +1 413-584-5457 http://www.lookpark.org/
Excellent
68%
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4.5 based on 96 reviews

Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park

Lovely park that offers a children's zoo, miniature railroad and an outdoor amphitheater.

Reviewed By dustythoughts - Manchester, United States

This fantastic park is the perfect place to enjoy good weather. There are sculpted lawns, bike and walking paths, a sedate river, and areas to play tennis, baseball, and miniature golf. If you want a romantic visit, take pictures on the covered bridges. Definitely a good place to spend a day, especially during the pandemic.

10. Mohawk Trail State Forest

Route 2, Charlemont, MA 01339 +1 413-339-5504 http://www.mass.gov/locations/mohawk-trail-state-forest
Excellent
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Mohawk Trail State Forest

More than 6,000 scenic acres offer outdoor enthusiasts lodging in 62 campsites and overnight log cabins, plus a variety of activities including trout-fishing, hiking and picnicking.

Reviewed By cristinah995

This review is for the campground. If you are a nature lover, you will love this campground. Absolutely beautiful. Private sites with lots of trees and shrubs between you and the next campers. The bathrooms were clean and the showers were adequate. If you choose the last loop of the campground, the sites will be right on the river. The middle loop's sites are on higher ground. They provide bear boxes for your food because there is a lot of wildlife in the campground. Firewood is provided there but nothing else (they do have water and a sink at the restrooms) so buy all your supplies before you get there. Walk right from your site to hiking trails. This place is a gem.

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