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{{Infobox_protected_area | name = Wells State Park |
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| location = [[Sturbridge, Massachusetts]], [[United States|USA]] |
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| nearest_city = [[Worcester, Massachusetts]] |
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| area = {{convert|1400|acre|km2}} |
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| governing_body = [[Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation]] |
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'''Wells State Park''' {{convert|1400|acre|km2|sing=on}} is a [[woodland]] [[park]] and [[campground]] in [[Sturbridge, Massachusetts]] a short distance off the [[Massachusetts Turnpike]]. Wells State Park was opened on Jluy 19, 1968. Carpenters rock was named after John Carpenter, who created a Saw Mill on Mill Pond Trail. |
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The campground has 60 sites. [[Walker Pond]] provides a peaceful setting for [[fishing]], [[canoeing]], and [[swimming]]. The swimming beach is for campers' use only. During the summer, Wells State Park has an interpretive program available which provides guided walks, [[hiking|hikes]], recreational activities and evening [[campfire]] programs. |
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More than {{convert|10|mi|km}} of trails cross the property; [[off-road vehicle]]s may not be used. A popular route leads to the [[scenery|scenic]] [[Vista (landscaping)|vista]] at [[Carpenter Rocks]] from which the eastern section and Walker Pond can be viewed. Wells is five miles (8 km) by car from [[Old Sturbridge Village]], a nationally-renowned [[living museum]] of [[New England]] [[village]] around 1800. |
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==Recreational Opportunities== |
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*Boating (various types) |
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*Boat Ramp |
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*Camping |
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*Canoeing |
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*Educational/Interpretive Programs |
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*Fishing |
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*Hiking |
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*Historic Site |
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*Horseback Riding Trails |
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*Hunting (restricted) |
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*Mountain Biking |
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*Restrooms |
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*Scenic Viewing Area |
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*Showers |
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*Skiing (Cross-Country) |
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*Swimming |
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*Trailer/RV Dumping |
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*Walking Trails |
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===Trail Maps=== |
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*[http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/Wells-Summer.gif Summer Trail Map] |
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*[http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/Wells-Winter.gif Winter Trail Map] |
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===References=== |
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*[http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/well.htm Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation] |
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[[Category:Massachusetts state parks]] |
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[[Category:Massachusetts natural resources]] |
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Revision as of 00:55, 8 December 2008
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| Location | Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA |
| Nearest city | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Area | 1,400 acres (5.7 km2) |
| Governing body | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
Wells State Park 1,400-acre (5.7 km2) is a woodland park and campground in Sturbridge, Massachusetts a short distance off the Massachusetts Turnpike. Wells State Park was opened on Jluy 19, 1968. Carpenters rock was named after John Carpenter, who created a Saw Mill on Mill Pond Trail.
The campground has 60 sites. Walker Pond provides a peaceful setting for fishing, canoeing, and swimming. The swimming beach is for campers' use only. During the summer, Wells State Park has an interpretive program available which provides guided walks, hikes, recreational activities and evening campfire programs.
More than 10 miles (16 km) of trails cross the property; off-road vehicles may not be used. A popular route leads to the scenic vista at Carpenter Rocks from which the eastern section and Walker Pond can be viewed. Wells is five miles (8 km) by car from Old Sturbridge Village, a nationally-renowned living museum of New England village around 1800.
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