There are so many ways to connect with nature in Massachusetts. The state is filled with beaches, mountains, and parks just waiting to be explored. Today we will take a look at some of the most breathtaking parks around the state. These parks all offer wonderful ways for anyone to get some fresh air and to connect with nature.
- Massasoit State Park, East Taunton
Maoyou Pi/AllTrails This state park is made of 1,200 wooded acres, six lakes, ponds, and cranberry bogs. Visitors can traverse the trails either by foot or by bike. Camping and non-motorized boating are some additional recreational activities that can be enjoyed here as well. There is also a wonderful playground for the kids. It’s the perfect park for families. Visit the web page for more information. Massasoit State Park, 1361 Middleboro Ave, East Taunton, MA 02718, USA
- Public Garden, Boston
Donghai Ma/Google Established in 1837, Boston’s Public Garden was the first of its kind in America. This gorgeous park comes alive in the spring and summer months with displays of flowers and plants. Visitors can also take a swan boat ride out on the lagoon. It’s a wonderful oasis in the middle of the city. You can find out more on the City of Boston website. 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
- Skinner State Park, Amherst
Tom Jennette/AllTrails Located in the Connecticut River Valley, Skinner State Park surrounds Mount Holyoke. Take a trail or drive to the summit and enjoy stunning landscape views. Hang gliding, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing are also options here. You can find picnic tables and a visitors center here as well. Visit the web page for more information. 10 Skinner State Park Rd, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
- Beartown State Forest, Monterey
Kaitlyn Anthony/AllTrails Beartown State Forest has 12,000 acres and offers plenty of recreational opportunities. Connect with nature by camping or head out on a hike. Go swimming, fishing, or boating at the pond. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are options in the winter. This is one park that is ideal to visit any time of the year. Head to the web page for more information. 69 Blue Hill Rd, Monterey, MA 01245, USA
- Pine Banks Park, Malden
Jonghoon Park/Google This public park is 107.5 acres and offers multi-sport fields, a pond, a picnic area, a playground, and woods with hiking trails. Take the family and spend the day outside. Visit the Pine Banks Park website for more information. 1087 Main St, Malden, MA 02148, USA
- Wompatuck State Park, Hingham
Danielle Evans/AllTrails This 3,500-acre state park is home to plenty of forests, ponds, and streams as well as 40 miles of trails and 250 campsites. Visit the web page for more information. 204 Union St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
- Coggshall Park, Fitchburg
Jasmine G/AllTrails Coggshall Park is a lovely slice of heaven in Fitchburg. Within its 212 acres is Mirror Lake, a gazebo, trails, sports fields, picnic areas, a playground, and more. It’s a wonderful place to take the kids for an afternoon of fun out in nature. Visit the web page for more information. Coggshall Park, 159 Electric Ave, Fitchburg, MA 01420, USA
Where do you like to connect with nature in Massachusetts? Is it at any of the parks mentioned above? Let us know in the comments!
Maoyou Pi/AllTrails
This state park is made of 1,200 wooded acres, six lakes, ponds, and cranberry bogs. Visitors can traverse the trails either by foot or by bike. Camping and non-motorized boating are some additional recreational activities that can be enjoyed here as well. There is also a wonderful playground for the kids. It’s the perfect park for families. Visit the web page for more information.
Massasoit State Park, 1361 Middleboro Ave, East Taunton, MA 02718, USA
Donghai Ma/Google
Established in 1837, Boston’s Public Garden was the first of its kind in America. This gorgeous park comes alive in the spring and summer months with displays of flowers and plants. Visitors can also take a swan boat ride out on the lagoon. It’s a wonderful oasis in the middle of the city. You can find out more on the City of Boston website.
4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
Tom Jennette/AllTrails
Located in the Connecticut River Valley, Skinner State Park surrounds Mount Holyoke. Take a trail or drive to the summit and enjoy stunning landscape views. Hang gliding, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing are also options here. You can find picnic tables and a visitors center here as well. Visit the web page for more information.
10 Skinner State Park Rd, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
Kaitlyn Anthony/AllTrails
Beartown State Forest has 12,000 acres and offers plenty of recreational opportunities. Connect with nature by camping or head out on a hike. Go swimming, fishing, or boating at the pond. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are options in the winter. This is one park that is ideal to visit any time of the year. Head to the web page for more information.
69 Blue Hill Rd, Monterey, MA 01245, USA
Jonghoon Park/Google
This public park is 107.5 acres and offers multi-sport fields, a pond, a picnic area, a playground, and woods with hiking trails. Take the family and spend the day outside. Visit the Pine Banks Park website for more information.
1087 Main St, Malden, MA 02148, USA
Danielle Evans/AllTrails
This 3,500-acre state park is home to plenty of forests, ponds, and streams as well as 40 miles of trails and 250 campsites. Visit the web page for more information.
204 Union St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Jasmine G/AllTrails
Coggshall Park is a lovely slice of heaven in Fitchburg. Within its 212 acres is Mirror Lake, a gazebo, trails, sports fields, picnic areas, a playground, and more. It’s a wonderful place to take the kids for an afternoon of fun out in nature. Visit the web page for more information.
Coggshall Park, 159 Electric Ave, Fitchburg, MA 01420, USA
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