Upper Hill, Springfield, Massachusetts facts for kids

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Upper Hill is a neighborhood located in the middle of the city of Springfield, Massachusetts. It's about 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the downtown area. Even though it's one of the smaller neighborhoods in Springfield, it covers a good amount of space!

What is Upper Hill?

Upper Hill is one of Springfield's seventeen neighborhoods. Think of a neighborhood as a specific area within a city where people live, work, and go to school. Upper Hill is known for its location and its history.

How Big is Upper Hill?

This neighborhood covers about 329 acres (133 hectares). To give you an idea, an acre is roughly the size of a football field without the end zones. So, 329 acres is quite a large area! This space includes streets and even an old rail line that used to be a railroad path.

Where Can You Find Upper Hill?

Upper Hill has clear boundaries that help you know where it starts and ends.

To the north, it's bordered by State Street.
To the west, you'll find the former Highland Division Rail Line. This used to be a busy train track!
To the east, Upper Hill is next to Watershops Pond, a large and scenic body of water.

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