Hopkinton State Park

InLine Skating in Greater Boston

Terrain

Rolling

Surface

Smooth

Scenery

Woods and lake

Auto Traffic

Moderate in spring and summer

Pedestrian Traffic

Moderate

Distance

2.25 miles

Hopkinton

Hopkinton State Park, one of the most popular places outside Rte. 128 to skate, it is open year-round. Rolling terrain and numerous parking lots attract skaters of all abilities. The nearby reservoir is a great place for swimming, picnicking, and hiking. Fishing is also a favorite activity, as the lake is stocked with a wide variety of fish, including salmon. Wildlife is abundant, with fox and deer frequently seen on the grounds. Originally the land was owned by the Carbone family, who operate the restaurant across the entrance to the park. They sold it to the Boston Water Corp. as a satellite reservoir. The Boston Water Corp. in turn sold it to the MDC. Today it is owned and operated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management.

How to Get There

From Boston take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Rte. 495. Travel south on Rte. 495 to Exit 21 (Rt. 135). Take Rte. 135 towards Hopkinton. Turn left on Rte. 85 (Cedar Street) and follow it about two miles. The entrance to Hopkinton State Park is on your right.

Where to Skate

Once you enter the park, you will find various parking lots. If you want a good place to warm up, ask the attendant for directions to a lot that is likely to be vacant. Then follow the loop shown on the map. The park is small enough to be fully explored in a single visit.

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