C. M. Gardner State Park
| C.M. Gardner State Park | |
|---|---|
 Commemorative marker in the park | |
  Location of C.M. Gardner State Park | |
| Location | Huntington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°16′30.72″N 72°52′14.52″W / 42.2752000°N 72.8707000°WCoordinates: 42°16′30.72″N 72°52′14.52″W / 42.2752000°N 72.8707000°W |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m)[1] |
| Established | 1959 |
| Operator | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | C.M. Gardner State Park |
C.M. Gardner State Park is a Massachusetts state park located in the town of Huntington along a section of the east branch of the Westfield River. The land for the park was donated to the state in 1959 in memory of Charles M. Gardner, a local farmer, writer, and National Grange leader. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.[2]
Activities and amenities[]
- The park offers walking trails, picnicking, restrooms, a boat launch for canoeing, and fishing on the Westfield River. Restricted hunting is also available.
- Swimming has been prohibited since 2006 due to failure to meet water quality standards.[2]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: C. M. Gardner State Park
- ^ a b "C.M. Gardner State Park". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
External links[]
Media related to C.M. Gardner State Park at Wikimedia Commons
- C.M. Gardner State Park Department of Conservation and Recreation
Categories:
- State parks of Massachusetts
- Parks in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
- 1959 establishments in Massachusetts
- Protected areas established in 1959