Brimfield State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest located in and around the town of Brimfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts. The forest includes Dean Pond Recreation Area, a popular spot for fishing, picnicking and swimming. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.[4]
| Brimfield State Forest | |
|---|---|
 Dean Pond Recreation Area | |
  Location in Massachusetts  Brimfield State Forest (the United States) | |
| Location | Brimfield, Monson, Wales, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°06′00″N 72°14′56″W / 42.10000°N 72.24889°W[1] |
| Area | 3,523 acres (14.26 km2)[2] |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m)[1] |
| Established | 1924 [3] |
| Operator | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Brimfield State Forest |
Activities and amenities
edit- Trails: Over 20 miles (32 km) of roads and trails are used for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.
- Day-use area: Dean Pond Recreation Area offers a 100-foot-long (30 m) swimming beach, picnic grounds, and fully accessible restrooms.
- The forest also offers fishing and restricted hunting.
In the news
editFollowing a tornado in 2011, the Dean Pond Recreation Area was closed for two years. It reopened in 2013.[5]
References
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- ^ a b "Brimfield State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "2012 Acreage Listing" (PDF). Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 7, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ^ State Forests and Parks of Massachusetts: A Recreation Guide (PDF). Boston: Department of Conservation. 1941.
- ^ "Brimfield State Forest". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- ^ Stabile, Lori (June 21, 2013). "Dean Pond in Brimfield reopening; park has been closed since June 2011 tornado". The Republican. MassLive LLC. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
External links
edit- Brimfield State Forest Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Brimfield State Forest Trail Map Department of Conservation and Recreation