Lake Wyola State Park facts for kids
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 Lake Wyola State Park
Location in Massachusetts
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| Location | Shutesbury, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 40 acres (16 ha) |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Operator | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Lake Wyola State Park |
Lake Wyola State Park, also known as the Carroll A. Holmes Recreation Area, is located in the town of Shutesbury, Massachusetts. It is a state-run recreation area located on the shores of Lake Wyola.
History
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM), now the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), bought the former, privately run Lake Wyola Park from Emelia Bennett in 1997, and named it for Carroll Holmes, a former Shutesbury selectman and director of DEM's Region IV.
Activities and amenities
- The park's 40 acres (16 ha) include trails for walking, hiking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, restrooms, picnic grounds, and a beach.
- Lake Wyola's 128 acres (52 ha) provide opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating.
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