C. M. Gardner State Park

C. M. Gardner State Park
Commemorative marker in the park
C. M. Gardner State Park
Location in Massachusetts
C. M. Gardner State Park
C. M. Gardner State Park (the United States)
LocationHuntington, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates42°16′30.72″N 72°52′14.52″W / 42.2752000°N 72.8707000°W / 42.2752000; -72.8707000
Area85 acres (34 ha)[1]
Elevation440 ft (130 m)
Established1959
Administered byMassachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
WebsiteOfficial website

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.[2]

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.[2]

References

  1. ^ "2012 Acreage Listing". Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "C. M. Gardner State Park". Department of Conservation and Recreation. July 5, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2025.