Hopkinton State Park - Hopkinton National And State Park

Descriptions from Across the Web

• Located in the towns of Hopkinton and Ashland, Hopkinton State Park contains 1450 acres. Activities include bicycling, non-motorized boating, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and swimming. A group use area which includes a pavilion, playing field, restrooms, picnic tables and grills is available by reservation during the summer. Interesting Historical Facts About Hopkinton: Did you know that Rev. John Eliot, sometimes referred to as the 'Apostle of the Indians of North America,' with a band of praying Indians were probably the first settlers in Hopkinton circa 1660. John Eliot set up as many as 14 old praying towns of Indians stretching westward from Natick. The praying village important to us was Maguncaquog (Magunco or Magunko) which was originally part of Hopkinton, which is now part of Ashland. Magunco means ... more on GoingToTheBeach.com, Inc.

Directions

Rte. I 495 to exit 21A to Rte. 135 east, then left on Rte. 85 (Cedar St). Park entrance is on the right.(Massachusetts State Parks)

Other Web Resources

• www.state.ma.us