State Park · Massachusetts, United States
Wells State Park
Wells State Park is a state park in Massachusetts, United States, covering 1,445 acres (585 ha), established in 1968.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Worcester, Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 1,445 acres (585 ha) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Coordinates | 42.1464° N, 72.0669° 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 Wells State Park
Wells State Park is a public recreation area located off Route 49 in the town of Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The state park includes frontage on Walker Pond and the scenic metamorphic rock cliff face of Carpenter Rocks. Terrain is rugged with ledges interspersed between wetlands. Woodlands are of the oak-hickory forest and northern hardwood forest types with groves of eastern white pine. 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.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Sturbridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Sturbridge |
Airports near this park
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- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 35.0 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 44.0 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 56.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wells State Park?
Wells State Park is in Massachusetts, United States (42.1464° N, 72.0669° W).
When was Wells State Park established?
Wells State Park was established in 1968, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Wells State Park?
Wells State Park covers 1,445 acres (585 ha).
How do I get to Wells State Park?
The nearest town is Sturbridge, Massachusetts. located in the town of Sturbridge.
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/Wells_State_Park_(Massachusetts) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).