Top 10 parks to visit on National Take a Walk in the Park Day, according to TripAdvisor
Mar 30, 2025
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - March 30 is National Take a Walk in the Park Day, and there are an abundance of local parks and trails for visitors to explore.
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TripAdvisor used local ratings and reviews to determine the top parks
in western Massachusetts. From parents looking for a playground for their kids to enjoy, to dog owners seeking open fields to play fetch in, there are a variety of ways to spend this special day enjoying the outdoors and strolling through the park of your choice.
Here are TripAdvisor's top 10 parks and trails:
Forest Park - Springfield
Norwottuck Rail Trail - Northampton
Mount Tom State Reservation - Holyoke
Berkshire East Mountain Resort - Charlemont
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation - South Deerfield
Dinosaur Footprints - Holyoke
Mohawk Trail State Forest - Charlemont
Ashley Reservoir - Holyoke
Skinner State Park - Hadley
Stanley Park - Westfield
As the weather gets warmer this spring, taking a walk in the park doesn't have to be reserved for this holiday. Whether visiting an old favorite or trying somewhere new, western Mass. has many parks and trails to walk, run, and bike all season long.
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