When you have kids, it’s often a struggle to find a place that’s both outdoors and incredibly engaging. But what if we told you that there’s a family-friendly park in Massachusetts where you can spend oodles of time outside and find plenty of things to see, do, and explore? Head to Worcester’s Green Hill Park which offers a farm, a lake, a playground, and so much more the whole family can enjoy!
Located in the city of Worcester atop one of its hills, Green Hill Park is a multi-use park that’s nearly 500 acres in size. The property once belonged to the Green family estate and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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With all it has to offer, you should plan on spending an entire day here.
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There are woods, open spaces, and even a lake, all of which offer plenty of places to explore. But that’s not all!
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Visitors can go on a hike, play golf on the 18-hole golf course, use the skate park, play a variety of sports, go fishing at the lake, stop and look at plants and flowers at the arboretum, and more. There’s even a Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial that may be of interest to some.
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Kids will enjoy climbing and playing on the playground while parents can sit on the sidelines and relax for a bit.
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But best of all, this park has its very own farm! Green Hill Park Farm is home to a variety of animals including alpacas, chickens, llamas, pheasants, pig sheep, and more. Kids and adults alike will have so much fun here!
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Have you been to Green Hill Park yet? What’s your go-to family-friendly park in Massachusetts? Tell us about it in the comments! To learn more about Green Hill Park and all it has to offer, visit The City of Worcester website.
The Bay State has numerous state parks to visit as well. Here are 15 state parks in Massachusetts you will absolutely love!
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