C. M. Gardner State Park facts for kids
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Commemorative marker in the park
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 C.M. Gardner State Park
Location in Massachusetts
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| Location | Huntington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Established | 1959 |
| Operator | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | C.M. Gardner State Park |
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 park land was donated to the state in 1959 in memory of Charles M. Gardner, a local farmer, writer, and National Grange leader. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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.
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