Hopkinton State Park
| Hopkinton State Park | |
| Massachusetts State Park | |
 Hopkinton Reservoir and Dam in winter
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| Country | United States |
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| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Towns | Hopkinton, Ashland |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) [1] |
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| Area | 1,245 acres (504 ha) [2] |
| Established | 1947 [3] |
| Management | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
  Location in Massachusetts
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| Website: Hopkinton State Park | |
Hopkinton State Park is a Massachusetts state park located in the towns of Hopkinton and Ashland and managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.[4] The park was created after the Hopkinton Reservoir was removed from service as a water source for the Greater Boston area. In 2010, it was named as one of the 1,000 places to visit by the Great Places in Massachusetts Commission.[5][6]
Activities and amenities
The park features beaches and 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. Park trails may be used for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. There is also a camp for children that teaches sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and windsurfing. Picnicking, restrooms, and fishing are also features of the park.
References
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- ↑ 1,000 places to visit in Massachusetts
External links
- Hopkinton State Park Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Hopkinton State Park Trail Map Department of Conservation and Recreation
