Lake Wyola State Park
| Lake Wyola State Park | |
|---|---|
 Lake Wyola | |
  Location of Lake Wyola State Park | |
| Location | Shutesbury, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°30′8″N 72°26′10″W / 42.50222°N 72.43611°W |
| Area | 40 acres (16 ha) |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Operator | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Lake Wyola State Park |
Lake Wyola State Park, also known as the Carroll A. Holmes Recreation Area, is located in the town of Shutesbury, Massachusetts. It is a state-run recreation area located on the shores of Lake Wyola.[1]
History
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM), now the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), bought the former, privately run Lake Wyola Park from Emelia Bennett in 1997, and named it for Carroll Holmes, a former Shutesbury selectman and director of DEM's Region IV.
Activities and amenities
- The park's 40 acres (16 ha) include trails for walking, hiking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, restrooms, picnic grounds, and a beach.
- Lake Wyola's 128 acres (52 ha) provide opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating.
References
- ^ "Lake Wyola State Park". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
External links
- Lake Wyola State Park Department of Conservation and Recreation
