Granville State Forest

40 campsites, camping, fishing, hiking/marked trails, horseback riding, hunting, swimming.
West Hartland Rd., Granville, MA 413-357-6611
www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/gran.htm

Hampton Ponds State Park

Open seven days a week. Boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking/marked trails, swimming.
Route 202, Westfield 413-532-3985
www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/hamp.htm

Stanley Park

Open dawn to dusk daily, mid May to mid October. Free. 180 acre park with public rose garden, Japanese Garden with tea house, arboretum and 96 foot carillon; summer carillon concerts. Picnic areas, playgrounds, recreation areas and duck pond.
Off Western Avenue, Westfield 413-568-9312
www.stanleypark.org