Hopkinton State Park
Hopkinton State Park is a Massachusetts state park located in Hopkinton and Ashland. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
The park was named as one of the 1,000 Places to Visit in Massachusetts by the Great Places in Massachusetts Commission.[1]
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[edit] Description
Hopkinton State Park is a 1,450-acre (5.9 km2) park. It was created after the Hopkinton Reservoir was removed from service as a water source for the Greater Boston area. The park features a bathing pond for swimming that is physically separated from Hopkinton Reservoir, where nonmotorized boating is permitted. There are seasonal facilities for kayak and canoe rental. There is also a camp available for children that teaches sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and the newest addition windsurfing.
[edit] Recreational opportunities
- Accessible Beaches
- Accessible Boating
- Accessible Restrooms
- Nonmotorized Boating
- Boat Ramp
- Canoeing and Kayaking (rentals available seasonally)
- Fishing
- Group Day Use
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding Trails
- Picnicking
- Mountain Biking
- Skiing (Cross-Country)
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Park Website: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/hpsp.htm
- Trail map overlay for Google Earth (or Garmin GPS units): http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/575
Coordinates: 42°14′57.24″N 71°31′31.65″W / 42.2492333°N 71.5254583°W
