Robinson State Park
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Robinson State Park
US State Park, Massachusetts
428 North St
Agawam, MA 1001
www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/robn.htm
Phone: 413-786-2877
Size: 811 acres. Location: In the southwestern part of central Massachusetts. Take Mass Pike (I-90) to Exit 4, I-91 south, Route 57 west, Route 187 north to North Street. Follow signs. Facilities: Picnic areas, trails
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| Robinson State Park | |
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| Massachusetts State Park | |
  Location of Robinson State Park in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Location | North St, Agawam, Massachusetts, USA |
| - coordinates | 42°5′30.5″N 72°40′13.8″W / 42.091806°N 72.6705°WCoordinates: 42°5′30.5″N 72°40′13.8″W / 42.091806°N 72.6705°W |
| Area | 800 acres (324 ha) |
| Managed by | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Nearest city | Agawam, Massachusetts |
| Website : Robinson State Park | |
Robinson State Park is a narrow, urban 852-acre (3.45 km2) park located mostly in Agawam, MA and partly in Westfield, MA and West Springfield, MA. The southern bank of the meandering Westfield River creates the northern border of the park. The park's three levels of terrain are conducive to growing over 51 different species of trees, possibly being the most diverse forest in Massachusetts and the rarest.The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Quite a variety of wildflowers, some rare, threatened, or endangered exist in the park. Just a few of the creatures found in the park are fisher cat, otter, beaver, deer, coyote, red fox, bear, egrets, pairs of bald eagles, and on occasion moose. Many birds make Robinson a stopover on their way from South America to Canada and also on the return visit.
The park is used for recreational purposes as John C. Robinson wanted it when he donated it as a park in the 1930s. Roads built by the CCC Boys or trails marked by a "Friends" group, make it easy to enjoy seeing the park by car, foot, or bike. CItation:[1]
Recreational opportunities
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible hiking trails
- Bicycle paths
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Group day use
- Mountain biking
- Picnicking
- Scenic viewing area
- Skiing (cross-country)
- Swimming
- Walking trails
- Trail Running
External links
Massachusetts Natural Heritage Study of Robinson Park
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