Connecticut River Greenway State Park

Connecticut River Greenway State Park features a network of protected riverbanks with trails, boat access points, and natural areas spread across western Massachusetts. The park includes meadows, forested sections, and shoreline zones that provide diverse settings for walking, paddling, and observing wildlife.

The park's lands were acquired and protected starting in the 1980s to preserve the natural ecosystems of the Connecticut River. These protection efforts built upon existing conservation areas and expanded across multiple sections of the river valley.

The park protects archaeological sites and historic locations that reflect human settlement across the Connecticut River valley. Walking through these preserved spaces, visitors encounter layers of the region's past woven into the landscape.

Multiple park entrances in different towns offer parking and boat launch facilities for paddling and recreation. Checking which access point suits your planned activity before visiting helps ensure a smooth outing.

The park functions as a connector between separate protected areas, forming a continuous corridor that allows wildlife to move across the river landscape. This linked network of habitats supports the movement of species and strengthens conservation across the entire region.

Location: Massachusetts

Website: https://mass.gov/locations/connecticut-river-greenway-state-park

GPS coordinates: 42.60760,-72.54170

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26