The best parks & outdoor spots in Chicopee

3 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Parks & Outdoors · 3 places · showing the latest additions first

Holyoke Heritage State Park is that rare combo where you can nerd out on local history, duck into the children’s and volleyball museums,…

221 Appleton St (Holyoke) · ✓ checked Sep 3

Holyoke Heritage State Park is that rare combo where you can nerd out on local history, duck into the children’s and volleyball museums, then grab a breezy canal view while the carousel does its thing. Perfect for a low-key afternoon that still feels like you did something.

From the Holyoke newsletter, September 12, 2026

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Szot Park

Parks & Outdoors

Green space with a play area, spray ground, pool & trails, plus courts/fields for several sports.

687 Front St · ✓ checked Sep 23

Green space with a play area, spray ground, pool & trails, plus courts/fields for several sports.

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Alice Corson Playground

Parks & Outdoors

When the temp and kid energy both spike, Alice Corson Playground hits the sweet spot with a legit pool and room to play. Low-stress,…

373 Main St (West Springfield)

When the temp and kid energy both spike, Alice Corson Playground hits the sweet spot with a legit pool and room to play. Low-stress, high-fun, and right here in West Springfield, it’s an easy weeknight reset before real life resumes.

From the Chicopee newsletter, September 19, 2026

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