Parks
Anniversary Field
Originally known as “Crafts Hill”, located behind the former John J. Lynch School, the land was purchased and named “Anniversary Park." Anniversary Field has popular winter sledding and hosts football and baseball (90’ Diamond) for other seasons. Off-street parking is available at 1575 Northampton Street.
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Monday-Sunday 8AM-10PM
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Avery Field
The park contains: one 60' diamond, backstop, player benches, and protective fence, one full-size basketball court, a play structure for 5-8 yr olds, swings and benches. Street parking is available. This park was completely renovated in 2014. Located at the end of Oak Street, next to Hampden and Beech Street.
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Monday-Sunday 7AM-6PM
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Bonin Field
This stadium-style park contains a 60' diamond with player benches and protective fencing. The park is a popular area for community baseball games. The park is located on Jackson Street. Street parking is available.
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Monday-Sunday open 24 hours
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Carlos Vega Park
The park contains shaded sitting areas with benches, a water spray pad, walkways, and open green space. The water spray pad was installed in 2015. On-street parking is available.
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Monday-Sunday 7:30AM - 8:30PM
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Community Field
Features of Community Field include a 300' refrigerated ice skating path, a warming house with bathrooms, a large hill with sledding capability, two large playscape structures, picnic tables, a pavilion, an enclosed dog park, hiking, and walking trails. There is also a large recreational area and ample parking.
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Monday-Sunday 8AM-6PM
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Dinosaur Footprints Reservation
an 8-acre wilderness reservation preserved for the public since 1935 by The Trustees of Reservations. Today, it is managed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
Ely Court
The park contains one fenced basketball court and benches. Located on Center and Lyman Streets.
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Monday-Sunday Dawn to Dusk
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Gloutak Park
The facilities include a 60' diamond, player benches with protective fencing, a playscape for ages 3-6 and swings. Off-street parking is limited.
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Monday-Sunday 6:30AM - 8PM
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Gramps Park
The park contains benches, a wishing well, and plantings. On-street parking is available on Elm Street.
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Monday-Sunday Dawn to Dusk
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Historical Tours of Greater Holyoke
Historical Tours of Greater Holyoke gives tours of canals, churches, cemeteries, parks, reservoirs, and streets in and around Holyoke. Numerous free public tours are on my web site. Paid private group and organization tours are also possible.
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By public schedule or by arrangement
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