Parks and Rec

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.

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.

The grounds contain a 75' diamond, player benches with protective screening, one mid-size and one large-size soccer field, one outdoor basketball court and a walking track. Parking is available at Donahue school at 210 Whiting Farms Road and on the other side of the fields.

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.

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.

One of Holyoke’s most popular recreation areas, Crosier Field hosts many activities and includes 60', 75' and 90' diamonds, 5 tennis courts (2 courts are lighted), and seasonally two soccer fields and one hockey field. Parking is available on street and at Peck school 1916 Northampton St.

Outdoor facilities include two full basketball courts and two half courts, one 60' diamond, and one mid-size soccer field. The fields and courts are lighted. The 60' diamond was upgraded with new lighting and a new dugout. Located at Dean Technical High School 1045 Main Street.

The facilities include a 60' diamond, player benches with protective fencing, a small soccer field (seasonal), a playscape, swings and a drop shot basketball structure. There is ample parking.

The facilities include a 60' diamond, player benches with protective fencing, a playscape for ages 3-6 and swings. Off-street parking is limited.

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.