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 was donated to the state in 1959, in memory of Charles M. Gardner, a local farmer, writer, and National Grange leader. It is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: C. M. Gardner State Park
- ^ "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
