State Park · Massachusetts, United States
J.A. Skinner State Park
J.A. Skinner State Park is a state park in Massachusetts, United States, covering 843 acres (341 ha), established in 1940.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 843 acres (341 ha) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Coordinates | 42.3044° N, 72.5883° W |
| Managed by | Massachusetts state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About J.A. Skinner State Park
Joseph Allen Skinner State Park is a public recreation area located in the towns of Hadley and South Hadley in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts. The state park surrounds Mount Holyoke, the westernmost peak of the Mount Holyoke Range. At the summit is the historic Prospect House, a hotel opened in 1851. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 25.8 miles away
- Albany International Airport (ALB) · Albany, United States · 69.0 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 71.9 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is J.A. Skinner State Park?
J.A. Skinner State Park is in Massachusetts, United States (42.3044° N, 72.5883° W).
When was J.A. Skinner State Park established?
J.A. Skinner State Park was established in 1940, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is J.A. Skinner State Park?
J.A. Skinner State Park covers 843 acres (341 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Massachusetts_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Massachusetts state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._A._Skinner_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).