Location: Holyoke
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Top 7 Nature & Parks in Holyoke, Massachusetts (MA)
Holyoke is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, that lies between the western bank of the Connecticut River and the Mount Tom Range. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 39,880. As of 2016, the estimated population was 40,280. Sitting 8 miles (13 km) north of Springfield, Holyoke is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Area, one of the two distinct metropolitan areas in Massachusetts.
Restaurants in Holyoke
1. Ashley Reservoir
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
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! : )
2. Mount Tom State Reservation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Wtnss - Holyoke, United States
We had a homeschool field trip here with kids of various ages. Kids had fun fishing and running around in the grassy picnic area. We did the loop trail at Bray Lake. It’s an easy trail for kids. We even encountered a beaver home, snakes and turtles. The bathrooms were open. No entrance fee at this time. Please be advised, there are poisonous rattlers. If you see snakes just leave them alone.
3. Dinosaur Footprints
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4.0 based on 81 reviews
Imagine small herds of dinosaurs on the shore of a shallow tropical lake as you enjoy a real, up-close look at their fossilized prints, left in sandstone to spur our wonder.
Reviewed By MarianneW464
This was really a surreal experience! I am amazed at the clarity of these footprints after 195+million years! I definitely recommend this stop.
4. Little Tom Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Only a ten minute drive from downtown Holyoke, Little Tom Reservation lies within one of the state's most ecologically significant landscapes: the Mt. Tom Range. At present, it is only open for special programs. It will open officially to the public in 2012.
5. Holyoke Heritage State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By dambanker - Toronto, Canada
I had time to kill and I found this park while walking around downtown Holyoke. Nice relaxing park to visit and I saw that the visitor's center was open. Inside it has the whole history of the town. It does and excellent job of explaining how the town was created and how the canal system works. I found this very interesting. They also have several displays to show the types of industries that existing here and how they utilized the canals. The gentleman working there stayed pass closing and was very knowledgeable and eager to talk about the town. There is a very old merry go round there but unfortunately it was closed during the week during this season. They also have a Children's Museum and the National Volleyball Hall of Fame there. I did not have time to visit either though. Very worthwhile visit and I recommend it if you want to relax and if you're interested in the local hisotry.
6. Land of Providence
Through the generosity of a religious order long committed to Holyoke, everyone can now experience a unique floodplain forest and a riverside working farm with strong ties to urban residents.
7. Whiting Street Reservoir
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
