Veterans Park, Holyoke

Name: Veterans Park
Address: Holyoke, United States

#4 among attractions in Holyoke

Top attraction, Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Veterans Park is a city park in the downtown area of Holyoke, Massachusetts. Originally called Hampden Park when it was given to the city by the Holyoke Water Power Company in 1861, it was rededicated in 1962 to honor the city's military veterans. The park and a few surrounding buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 as the Hampden Park Historic District. Included in this designation are St. Jerome's Church, the Convent of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Lourdes, and the former Central Fire Station, and other buildings. ()

Elevation: 154 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°12'30"N, 72°36'30"W

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Holyoke (Downtown Holyoke)Holyoke United States

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Veterans Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Children's Museum at Holyoke, First Lutheran Church and School, Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke City Hall.

~1140 ftSE
Museum
Children's Museum at Holyoke, Holyoke
6 min walk • The Children's Museum at Holyoke is a children's museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts, featuring participatory art, exhibits related to science and daily life, a replica TV studio and an elaborate climbing area.
1.2 miSW
Church
First Lutheran Church and School, Holyoke
32 min walk • First Lutheran Church and School is a member of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod located at 1810 Northampton St. in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The school is a Christian-based Pre-K to 8th grade school with around 100 students.
0.5 miSW
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke
14 min walk • Wistariahurst is a historic house museum and the former estate of the Skinner family, located at 238 Cabot Street in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
~640 ftSE
City hall
Holyoke City Hall, Holyoke
4 min walk • Holyoke City Hall is the historic city hall of Holyoke, Massachusetts. It is located at 536 Dwight Street, on the south east corner of High Street and Dwight Street.
0.5 miNE
Canal
Holyoke Dam, Holyoke
13 min walk • The Holyoke Dam, also referred to as the Hadley Falls Dam, or Hadley Falls Station is a granite dam built to produce hydroelectric power in tandem with the Holyoke Canal System at Hadley Falls on the Connecticut River, between Holyoke and South Hadley, Massachusetts.
~1120 ftSE
Museum dedicated to volleyball history
Volleyball Hall of Fame, Holyoke
6 min walk • The International Volleyball Hall of Fame was founded to honor extraordinary players, coaches, officials, and leaders who have made significant contributions to the game of volleyball.
~530 ftNE
Church
Mater Dolorosa Parish, Holyoke
3 min walk • Mater Dolorosa Parish was a Roman Catholic parish designated for Polish immigrants in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Founded 1896.
0.9 miN
Canal
South Hadley Canal, Holyoke
23 min walk • The South Hadley Canal was a canal along the Connecticut River in South Hadley, Massachusetts. It was the earliest navigable canal in the United States, with operation commencing in 1795.
~1520 ftNE
Park
Pulaski Park, Holyoke
8 min walk • Pulaski Park is a city park along the Connecticut River in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Originally called Prospect Park when it was laid out in 1884, it was given its present name in 1939 in honor of American Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski, for whom there is a memorial in the park's center.
~1170 ftS
Park, State park
Holyoke Heritage State Park, Holyoke
6 min walk • Holyoke Heritage State Park is history-oriented state park located in the city of Holyoke, Massachusetts. The park opened in 1986 on the site of the William Skinner Silk Mill which was lost to fire in 1980.
0.9 miS
Bridge
Willimansett Bridge, Holyoke
24 min walk • The Willimansett Bridge is a steel truss bridge over the Connecticut River located between Chicopee, Massachusetts and Holyoke, Massachusetts. It carries Massachusetts state routes 116 and 141.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Veterans Park?

Nearby attractions include North High Street Historic District, Holyoke (2 min walk), Mater Dolorosa Parish, Holyoke (3 min walk), Victory Theater, Holyoke (4 min walk), Holyoke City Hall, Holyoke (4 min walk).

How to get to Veterans Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Veterans Park:

Bus

Holyoke Transportation Center (2 min walk)

Train

Holyoke (11 min walk)