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Massachusetts State Parks Explorer: Dive Into Nature’s Best Adventures
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items Discover the beauty of Massachusetts’ state parks! From scenic hikes to thrilling outdoor activities, this guide is your gateway to the state’s top nature adventures. Start exploring today!
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Barnstable County
Berkshire County
Bristol County
Dukes County
Essex County
Franklin County
Barnstable County
Barnstable County, located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, is known for its beautiful beaches, charming towns, and rich history. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, and hiking. The county is home to popular destinatio...
Nickerson State Park is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and camping. The park features scenic trails, picturesque ponds, and diverse wildlife, maki...
Nickerson State Park
On Cape Cod Bay at the east end of the Cape Cod Canal, a popular swimming and camping area.
Scusset Beach State Reservation
Forested 285 site campground
Shawme-Crowell State Forest
A component of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve with a one-mile (1.6 km) stretch of beach.
South Cape Beach State Park
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a stunning natural area on the south shore of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It encompasses open waters, salt and fresh marshes, barrier beaches, sand dunes, rivers, mixed pine and oak forests, and sandpla...
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Berkshire County
Berkshire County, located in western Massachusetts, is known for its stunning natural beauty, cultural attractions, and charming towns. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and fishing. The county is home to popular de...
Massachusetts' highest single-drop waterfall lies within the park borders.
Bash Bish Falls State Park
Beartown State Forest is a stunning natural area located in the heart of the Berkshires. Spanning over 12,000 acres, it offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife observation. The forest features miles of...
Beartown State Forest
Adjoins 3,011 acre Clarksburg State Forest
Clarksburg State Park
Jug End State Reservation & Wildlife Management Area is a stunning natural area in Massachusetts. Spanning over 1,100 acres, it offers some of the best scenic views of the Berkshires. The area features a mix of open fields, northern hardwood, and...
Jug End State Reservation & Wildlife Management Area
Mount Everett State Reservation is a stunning natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking. The reservation features the second-highest peak in Massachusetts, providing breat...
Mount Everett State Reservation
Mount Greylock State Reservation is a stunning natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, and birdwatching. The reservation features the highest peak in Massachusetts, providing breathtaking v...
Mount Greylock State Reservation
Mount Washington State Forest is a stunning natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking. The forest features scenic trails, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking views of the s...
Mount Washington State Forest
It contains the only natural white marble arch/bridge in North America. The natural bridge spanning Hudson Brook, was formed by glacial melt about 11,000 BC, from 550 million year old bedrock.
Natural Bridge State Park
October Mountain State Forest is the largest state forest in Massachusetts, offering a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, and fishing. With its scenic trails, diverse wildlife, and beautiful landscapes, it's a perfect destinati...
October Mountain State Forest
Pittsfield State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and camping. The forest features scenic trails, picturesque streams, and diverse wildlif...
Pittsfield State Forest
Sandisfield State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The forest features scenic trails, picturesque streams, and diverse wildlife, maki...
Sandisfield State Forest
Savoy Mountain State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The forest features scenic trails, picturesque streams, and diverse wildlife, m...
Savoy Mountain State Forest
Tolland State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The forest features scenic trails, picturesque streams, and diverse wildlife, making i...
Tolland State Forest
Wahconah Falls State Park is a beautiful and serene destination in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching. The park features a stunning waterfall, scenic trails, and picturesque surrou...
Wahconah Falls State Park
Western Gateway Heritage State Park is a fascinating destination in North Adams, Massachusetts. It offers a glimpse into the area's rich industrial history, particularly the construction of the Hoosac Tunnel, a significant engineering feat of the 19t...
Western Gateway Heritage State Park
Windsor State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The forest features scenic trails, picturesque streams, and diverse wildlife, making i...
Windsor State Forest
Bristol County
Bristol County, located in southeastern Massachusetts, is known for its rich history, beautiful coastal areas, and vibrant communities. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, and hiking. The county is home to popular d...
On National Register of Historic Places
Borderland State Park
Demarest Lloyd State Park is a hidden gem located on Buzzards Bay in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. It features a beautiful 1800-foot saltwater beach, grassy picnic areas, and scenic marshlands. The calm, shallow waters make it perfect for families with c...
Demarest Lloyd State Park
Dighton Rock is an 11-foot (3.4 m) high glacial erratic covered with petroglyphs and has since been moved to a museum at the park.
Dighton Rock State Park
Fall River Heritage State Park is a beautiful and historic destination located on the Taunton River in Fall River, Massachusetts. It offers a variety of activities, including walking along the scenic boardwalk, picnicking in the large meadow, and exp...
Fall River Heritage State Park
Revolutionary War fort; 1/2 mile of Buzzards Bay beachfront
Fort Phoenix State Reservation
The park includes Profile Rock, a granite outcropping which local Native Americans believe to be the image of Chief Massasoit. Also in the forest is a 227-acre (92 ha) Wampanoag reservation
Freetown-Fall River State Forest
Popular for its two-mile (3 km) long sandy beach on the shore of Buzzards Bay. Also camping, fishing and a salt marsh.
Horseneck Beach State Reservation Campground
Massasoit State Park is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The park features scenic trails, picturesque lakes, and diverse wildlife, making it a ...
Massasoit State Park
Watson Pond State Park is a delightful destination in Taunton, Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including swimming, fishing, and picnicking. The park's beautiful pond and scenic surroundings make it a perfect spot for a relax...
Watson Pond State Park
Dukes County
Dukes County, located on the islands of Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands in Massachusetts, is known for its stunning coastal beauty, charming towns, and rich history. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, a...
In the interior of Martha's Vineyard, the park is the focus of one of the largest environmental restoration projects in the country.
Manuel F. Correllus State Forest
Essex County
Essex County, located in northeastern Massachusetts, is known for its rich history, beautiful coastal areas, and vibrant communities. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, and hiking. The county is home to popular des...
The park that features rolling meadows, lush evergreens and old carriage roads lined with rhododendrons.
Bradley Palmer State Park
The reservation is hardwood forest principally used for birding, fishing and hiking.
Breakheart Reservation - Mass.gov
Part of Breakheart Reservation
Camp Nihan Environmental Education Camp
Georgetown-Rowley State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It spans over 1,000 acres and offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. The forest...
Georgetown-Rowley State Forest
The park is built atop the restored ruins of the Charles H. Tenney estate.
Greycourt State Park
Features a former granite quarry and 60-foot (18 m) tower with coastal views
Halibut Point State Park
Harold Parker State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and camping. With its 3,000 acres of woodlands, ponds, and scenic trails, it...
Harold Parker State Forest
Lawrence Heritage State Park is a fascinating destination in Massachusetts. It offers a glimpse into the city's rich industrial history with its well-preserved mill buildings and informative exhibits. The park features scenic walking paths along the ...
Lawrence Heritage State Park
Lynn Heritage State Park is a fascinating destination in Massachusetts. It offers a glimpse into the city's rich industrial history with its well-preserved mill buildings and informative exhibits. The park features scenic walking paths along the wate...
Lynn Heritage State Park
Lynn Shore Reservation is a beautiful coastal area in Massachusetts. It offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, scenic walking paths, and opportunities for picnicking and birdwatching. The reservation's rocky coastline and sandy beaches make it ...
Lynn Shore Reservation
Maudslay State Park is a beautiful and historic destination in Newburyport, Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching. The park features scenic trails, beautiful gardens, and the remains ...
Maudslay State Park
Nahant Beach Reservation is a beautiful coastal area in Massachusetts. It offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, a sandy beach, and opportunities for swimming, picnicking, and birdwatching. The reservation's serene atmosphere and picturesque su...
Nahant Beach Reservation
Rumney Marsh Reservation is a beautiful 600-acre salt marsh located within the Saugus and Pines River Inlet in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including birdwatching, fishing, and boating. The marsh provides a habitat for di...
Rumney Marsh Reservation
The park's main feature is its 3.8-mile (6.1 km)-long beach, one of the most popular in the Commonwealth.
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Sandy Point State Reservation is a beautiful coastal area located at the southern tip of Plum Island in Massachusetts. It spans 77 acres and features a stunning beach perfect for swimming and sunbathing. The reservation is also an important nesting a...
Sandy Point State Reservation
Willowdale State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. With its scenic trails, diverse wildlife, and picturesque landscap...
Willowdale State Forest
Franklin County
Franklin County, located in western Massachusetts, is known for its beautiful landscapes, charming small towns, and rich history. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and skiing. The county is home to popular destinat...
Multiple state land holdings in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts
Connecticut River Greenway State Park
The 110-mile (180 km) Metacomet-Monadnock Trail passes through a western parcel of the state forest.
Erving State Forest
Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. With its scenic trails, picturesque streams, and diverse wildlife, it...
Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest
Lake Wyola State Park is a serene and picturesque destination in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking. The park's beautiful lake and scenic surroundings make it a perfect spot ...
Lake Wyola State Park
Includes Cold River Virgin Forest, National Natural Landmark
Mohawk Trail State Forest
Monroe State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. With its scenic trails, picturesque streams, and diverse wildlife, it's a perfect desti...
Monroe State Forest
Mount Grace State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. With its scenic trails, picturesque streams, and diverse wildlife, it's a perfect ...
Mount Grace State Forest
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation is a stunning natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching. The reservation features two summits, North and South Sugarloaf, providing breat...
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
Wendell State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The forest features scenic trails, picturesque streams, and diverse wildlife, making i...
Wendell State Forest
Hampden County
Hampden County, located in western Massachusetts, is known for its rich history, vibrant communities, and beautiful landscapes. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and skiing. The county is home to popular destinatio...
Brimfield State Forest is a beautiful natural area located in Massachusetts. It spans over 3,500 acres and offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and fishing. The forest features over 20 miles of ...
Brimfield State Forest
C.M. Gardner State Park is a serene and picturesque destination in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, picnicking, and fishing. The park's beautiful landscapes and peaceful atmosphere make it a perfect spot for...
C.M. Gardner State Park
Chester-Blandford State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. With its scenic trails, picturesque streams, and diverse wildlife, it's a pe...
Chester-Blandford State Forest
The park includes two 25-acre (10 ha) ponds.
Chicopee Memorial State Park
Granville State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It spans over 2,400 acres and offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The forest features scenic trails, picturesque streams, a...
Granville State Forest
Hampton Ponds State Park is a delightful destination in Westfield, Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking. The park's beautiful ponds and scenic surroundings make it a perfect sp...
Hampton Ponds State Park
The park features include a visitor center with exhibits about paper manufacturing and Holyoke's industrial and cultural history.
Holyoke Heritage State Park
closed to the public
Lake Lorraine State Park
Mount Tom State Reservation is a stunning natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking. The reservation features scenic trails, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking views of th...
Mount Tom State Reservation
Robinson State Park is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and picnicking. The park features scenic trails, picturesque views of the Westfield River, and diver...
Robinson State Park
Hampshire County
Hampshire County, located in western Massachusetts, is known for its beautiful landscapes, vibrant college towns, and rich history. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and skiing. The county is home to popular destin...
DAR State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and swimming. With its scenic trails, picturesque Highland Lake, and diverse wildlife, it's a ...
DAR State Forest
Mount Holyoke Range State Park is a stunning natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching. The park features scenic trails, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking views of t...
Mount Holyoke Range State Park
Quabbin Reservoir is a stunning and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. The reservoir provides drinking water to Boston and surrounding communities, making i...
Quabbin Reservoir
Skinner State Park is a beautiful and historic destination in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching. The park features scenic trails, breathtaking views of the Connecticut River Valle...
Skinner State Park
Middlesex County
Middlesex County, located in eastern Massachusetts, is known for its rich history, vibrant communities, and beautiful landscapes. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and boating. The county is home to popular destinat...
A major portion of the Alewife Reservation is designated wetland. The Reservation is located at the end of the Minuteman Bike Path in Arlington
Alewife Brook Reservation
Ashland State Park is a hidden gem in Massachusetts, spanning 470 acres of forest. It offers a variety of activities, including hiking, swimming, fishing, mountain biking, and boating. The popular 3.5-mile hiking trail around the reservoir is a must-...
Ashland State Park
The park includes a cascading waterfall and a wading pool.
Beaver Brook Reservation
Callahan State Park is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. With over 800 acres of woodlands, fields, and ponds, it's a perfect sp...
Callahan State Park
Cochituate State Park is a beautiful and popular destination in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, swimming, and picnicking. The park features three interconnected lakes, providing ample opportunitie...
Cochituate State Park
Great Brook Farm State Park is a wonderful destination in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The park features scenic trails, beautiful landscapes, and a working dairy fa...
Great Brook Farm State Park
Hammond Pond Reservation is a serene and picturesque natural area in Newton, Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, rock climbing, and birdwatching. The reservation features scenic trails, beautiful ponds, and uni...
Hammond Pond Reservation
Hemlock Gorge Reservation is a beautiful and serene natural area in Newton, Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching. The reservation features scenic trails, the historic Echo Bridge, an...
Hemlock Gorge Reservation
The park features a bathing pond for swimming that is physically separated from the reservoir, where nonmotorized boating is permitted
Hopkinton State Park
Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsborough State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. With its scenic trails, diverse wildlife, and pict...
Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsborough State Forest
Precursor to Lowell National Historical Park; preserves the city's seminal role in the American Industrial Revolution
Lowell Heritage State Park
Middlesex Fells Reservation is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. With its scenic trails, diverse wildlife, and picturesque land...
Middlesex Fells Reservation
Mystic River State Reservation is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, and birdwatching. The reservation features scenic trails, picturesque views of the Mystic...
Mystic River State Reservation
Pearl Hill State Park is a beautiful and serene destination in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The park features scenic trails, a picturesque pond, and diverse wildlife, making it a pe...
Pearl Hill State Park
Sudbury Reservoir is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. The reservoir provides drinking water to Boston and surrounding communities, making ...
Sudbury Reservoir
Covers Charles River between Watertown Dam and Riverdale Park, West Roxbury; see also Charles River Reservation
Upper Charles River Reservation
Walden Pond State Reservation is a beautiful and historic destination in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, and picnicking. The park is famous for being the site where Henry David Thoreau lived and w...
Walden Pond State Reservation
Whitehall State Park is a beautiful and serene destination in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and boating. The park features scenic trails, picturesque views of Whitehall Reservoir, and diverse wil...
Whitehall State Park
Willard Brook State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The forest features scenic trails, picturesque streams, and diverse wildlife, ma...
Willard Brook State Forest
Norfolk County
Norfolk County, located in eastern Massachusetts, is known for its rich history, vibrant communities, and beautiful landscapes. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and boating. The county is home to popular destinatio...
The reservation has the distinction of being the largest conservation land within a major metropolitan area.
Blue Hills Reservation - Mass.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Park is a stunning urban oasis just minutes from downtown Boston. Comprising 34 islands and peninsulas, it offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and exploring historic forts and lig...
Boston Harbor Islands: Explore National Park
Adjacent to Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Bristol Blake State Reservation
It contains the largest remaining fresh water marsh on the middle Charles, and includes a boardwalk through a cattail marsh out onto an island.
Cutler Park Reservation
Benjamin Pierce Cheney's property, now run by Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Elm Bank Reservation
F. Gilbert Hills State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. With its 23 miles of trails through pine and oak forests, it...
F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
Quincy Quarries Reservation is a unique and historic destination in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, rock climbing, and picnicking. The reservation features scenic trails, impressive granite formations, and ...
Quincy Quarries Reservation
Quincy Shores Reservation is a beautiful coastal area in Massachusetts. It offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, a sandy beach, and opportunities for swimming, picnicking, and birdwatching. The reservation's serene atmosphere and picturesque s...
Quincy Shores Reservation
Squantum Point Park is a beautiful waterfront park in Quincy, Massachusetts. It offers stunning views of the Boston skyline, scenic walking paths, and opportunities for picnicking and birdwatching. The park's serene atmosphere and picturesque surroun...
Squantum Point Park
Webb Memorial State Park is a beautiful waterfront park in Weymouth, Massachusetts. It offers stunning views of Boston Harbor, scenic walking paths, and opportunities for picnicking and birdwatching. The park's serene atmosphere and picturesque surro...
Webb Memorial State Park
Site of Stodder's Neck and Abigail Adams Park
Weymouth Back River Reservation
Wilson Mountain Reservation is a beautiful and serene natural area in Dedham, Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking. The reservation features scenic trails, diverse wildlife, and pict...
Wilson Mountain Reservation
Plymouth County
Plymouth County, located in southeastern Massachusetts, is known for its rich history, beautiful coastal areas, and vibrant communities. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, and hiking. The county is home to popular ...
The park is primarily used for boating and fishing.
Ames Nowell State Park
Walking trails overlooking a tidal marsh, sandy/rocky beach at trail end
Ellisville Harbor State Park
On Telegraph Hill in Hull, Massachusetts. Remnants of two seacoast fortifications, water tower with observation deck, military history museum and picnic facilities
Fort Revere Park
A 120-foot (37 m) tower with 125 steps that overlooks Plymouth Harbor and Duxbury Beach.
Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
Pitch pine and scrub oak forest with sixteen ponds for fishing, canoeing, swimming. Camping on four of the ponds, bicycle trails, equestrian trails, and horse camping.
Myles Standish State Forest
Nantasket Beach Reservation is a beautiful coastal area in Massachusetts. It offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, a sandy beach, and opportunities for swimming, picnicking, and birdwatching. The reservation's serene atmosphere and picturesque...
Nantasket Beach Reservation
Nasketucket Bay State Reservation is a beautiful coastal area in Massachusetts. It offers stunning views of the bay, scenic walking trails, and opportunities for birdwatching and picnicking. The reservation's serene atmosphere and picturesque surroun...
Nasketucket Bay State Reservation
Site of Plymouth Rock
Pilgrim Memorial State Park
Suffolk County
Suffolk County, located in eastern Massachusetts, is known for its rich history, vibrant communities, and beautiful landscapes. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and boating. The county is home to popular destinatio...
Brook Farm Historic Site is a fascinating place with a rich history. Once a utopian community founded in the 1840s, it aimed to combine intellectual pursuits with manual labor. Today, visitors can explore the scenic grounds, learn about the site's un...
Brook Farm Historic Site
The present fort, built between 1834 and 1851, is the eighth generation of forts and it is one of the oldest fortified sites in British North America.
Castle Island, Pleasure Bay, M Street Beach and Carson Beach
Includes Charles River Dam, Charles River Basin and Esplanade, John F. Kennedy Park, and Teddy Ebersol's Red Sox Fields. Covers Charles River below Watertown Dam; see also Upper Charles River Reservation
Charles River Reservation
The Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District is considered a nineteenth-century masterpiece of engineering, urban planning and landscape design.
Chestnut Hill Reservation
Constitution Beach Park is a hidden gem in East Boston. This man-made crescent-shaped beach offers a unique experience with its views of planes taking off and landing at Logan Airport. It's perfect for swimming, picnicking, and enjoying the scenic wa...
Constitution Beach Park
The reservation comprises two beaches and a park.
Dorchester Shores Reservation
Outdoor theatre and play fields
Francis D. Martini Memorial Shell Park and Moynihan Recreation Area
Neponset River Reservation is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and birdwatching. The reservation features scenic trails, picturesque views of the Neponset Ri...
Neponset River Reservation
Reclaimed former landfill and commercial area
Pope John Paul II Park, Boston
Revere Beach Reservation is a beautiful coastal area in Massachusetts. It offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, a sandy beach, and opportunities for swimming, picnicking, and birdwatching. The reservation's serene atmosphere and picturesque su...
Revere Beach Reservation
The 1750 Dillaway-Thomas House and a small park
Roxbury Heritage State Park
Greenway of 4.7 miles (7.6 km) that runs South End, Back Bay, Roxbury and Jamaica Plain neighborhoods
Southwest Corridor Park
Stony Brook Reservation is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and picnicking. The reservation features scenic trails, picturesque views, and diverse wildlife,...
Stony Brook Reservation
Winthrop Shore Reservation is a beautiful coastal area in Massachusetts. It offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, a sandy beach, and opportunities for swimming, picnicking, and birdwatching. The reservation's serene atmosphere and picturesque ...
Winthrop Shore Reservation
Wompatuck State Park is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and camping. The park features scenic trails, picturesque ponds, and diverse wildlife, maki...
Wompatuck State Park
Worcester County
Worcester County, located in central Massachusetts, is known for its rich history, vibrant communities, and beautiful landscapes. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and skiing. The county is home to popular destinat...
The reservation includes landscaped pathways, benches, and an observation tower. A portion of the Boston Harborwalk runs through the reservation.
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
The park is the midpoint of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor of the National Park System.
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
Features include a rare Atlantic White Cedar swamp and 7.8 miles (12.6 km) of the Midstate Trail
Douglas State Forest
Dunn State Park is a lovely natural area in Gardner, Massachusetts. It features a 20-acre pond, scenic hiking trails, and a variety of outdoor activities like fishing, swimming, and picnicking. The park's peaceful atmosphere and beautiful landscapes ...
Dunn State Park
Federated Women's Club State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It spans over 1,000 acres and offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The forest features scenic views of Fever Br...
Federated Women's Club State Forest
Restored 19th century fire station with exhibits; closed since 2002
C.M. Gardner State Park - Mass.gov
The park is an extension of Otter River State Forest
Lake Dennison Recreation Area
The Midstate Trail runs through the western edge of the forest.
Leominster State Forest
Moore State Park is a beautiful and historic destination in Massachusetts. Spanning 400 acres, it features scenic waterfalls, flower blooms, and the remnants of old mills. With its picturesque landscapes and rich history, it's a perfect spot for hiki...
Moore State Park
Otter River State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The forest features scenic trails, picturesque streams, and diverse wildlife, maki...
Otter River State Forest Entrance
The Chasm was created when glacial meltwater from a burst ice dam ripped out blocks of bedrock at the end of the last Ice Age (14,000 years ago).
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
Quinsigamond State Park is a beautiful and serene destination in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including swimming, fishing, and picnicking. The park's scenic views of Lake Quinsigamond and its peaceful atmosphere make it a...
Quinsigamond State Park
Swimming, picnicking and boating.
Rutland State Park
Spencer State Forest is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The forest features scenic trails, picturesque streams, and diverse wildlife, making i...
Spencer State Forest
Fishing, swimming, picnicking
Streeter Point Recreation Area
Has Civilian Conservation Corps structures
Upton State Forest
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation is a stunning natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and birdwatching. The reservation features the highest peak in eastern Massachusetts, providing bre...
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation
Wachusett Reservoir is a stunning and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. The reservoir provides drinking water to Boston and surrounding communities, making...
Wachusett Reservoir
The Ware River Watershed is a significant natural area in Central Massachusetts. It spans approximately 23,000 acres and serves as a crucial part of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority drinking water system. The watershed includes parts of se...
Ware River Watershed
Wells State Park is a beautiful and expansive natural area in Massachusetts. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The park features scenic trails, picturesque views of Walker Pond, and diverse wildlife, m...
Wells State Park