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Robinson State Park is a state-owned, public recreation area located mostly in the town of Agawam with a small section in Westfield, Massachusetts. The narrow, 1025acre state park follows the course of the meandering Westfield River which forms the park's northern border. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.HistoryThe park originated with land donations made to the state for recreational purposes by Springfield businessman John C. Robinson in 1934 and 1937. Robinson was an early proponent of the Eastern States Exposition, which lies one mile east of the park. The riverside had been intended for industrial development when Robinson began making purchases of small parcels in 1920, with the aim of creating an area preserved for recreation.EcologyThe park's variable levels of terrain and proximity to the Westfield River make it ideal to host a wide variety of species of plants and animals, making it among the most diverse and rarest forests in Massachusetts. A variety of wildflowers, some rare, threatened, or endangered exist in the park. Some animals that have been spotted in the park from time to time include fisher cat, otter, beaver, deer, coyote, red fox, bear, egrets, pairs of bald eagles, and moose. Many migratory birds use the park as a place to stop during on their journey, thus many birdwatchers frequent Robinson State Park as the community of birds can change daily.

Address: 428 North St, Feeding Hills, MA 01030, USA
Phone: (413) 786-2877
State: Massachusetts
County: Hampden County
City: Feeding Hills
Zip Code: 01030



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Right behind my house.. Is very pretty.. Quiet clean area.. Nice trails.. Just wish they could do something about this year's swimming issues with bacteria.. Its more fun when we can cool off after we hike..
8 years ago (19-07-2017)
This park is absolutely great, and is everything you'd want out of a forest. There are sections for grilling and family, as well as ponds with swimming areas. The trails, which I've personally been down mamy times, are very clear to the typical eye and are marked every few yards. The different paths provide different experiences and you can venture down next to the Westfield River if you so please. Overall, everything you could ask from a park.
8 years ago (18-08-2017)
Great place for doing fun things in the woods with women
8 years ago (29-10-2017)
Great place to spend a few hours. Beautiful too.
8 years ago (09-09-2017)
Great place to Bring kids clean and open areas
8 years ago (05-11-2017)
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