Worth the Trip: Look Memorial Park!
Growing up in Western MA, I’ve always loved Look Park. When raising our family in Central MA, we would travel to Look Park with our kids. What I love most about the park is the open spaces, trails and variety of things to do. We even celebrated graduations and weddings there in recent years.
Attractions
Four Great Playgrounds (Always open)
Peddle Boats ($20/30 minutes per boat)
Trails (1.2 mile paved path. Bring strollers and bikes!)
Hours
About Look Park
Look Memorial Park, consisting of over one hundred and fifty acres, was a gift from Mrs. Fannie Burr Look in memory of her late husband. She provided the land, funds for its development, and a trust fund to help with upkeep. Mr. Look was the chief executive of the Prophylactic Brush Company in Florence from 1877 to 1911. The park was first opened to the public in 1930.
Additional operation and maintenance come from visitor fees, grants, and donations. No funds are received from tax sources. The park is administered as a non-profit organization by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees; the Mayor of Northampton is a member ex-officio.
Vehicle Entry Fee
Monday – Thursday : $5
Friday – Sunday, and Holidays : $10
Getting to Look Park
From Springfield/Connecticut Area: I-91 North to Exit 23; at end of ramp, Follow attractions sign arrows. Cross Rt. 9. You are now on Damon Road. Go to next light and go straight through. This is Bridge Road. Approx. 2 miles to Look Park. 25-35 minutes.
From Amherst Area: Rt. 9 West over Coolidge Bridge to light. Turn right. at Next light, go straight 2 miles to Look Park. Approx. 25-35 minutes.
From Greenfield/Vermont Area: Take I-91 South to Exit 26. at light turn right. Approx. 2 miles to Look Park. Approx. 25-35 minutes.
From Pittsfield Area: From Lee, Lenox or Adams Route 7 to Route 9. Take Rt. 9 East toward Windsor and Northampton. The Park entrance is on the right just past the V.A. Medical Center. Approx. 1 hour.
From Boston Area: Take Mass Turnpike West to Exit 4 West Springfield. Follow Directions from Springfield. Approx. 2 hours.
From Albany Area: Mass Turnpike East to Exit 4 West Springfield. Follow Directions from Springfield. Approx. 2 hours.
From Westfield/Southwick: Rt. to Northampton Center at light (Academy of Music on Right & Edwards Church directly ahead of you) Turn Left Onto Rt. 9 West. Stay on Rt. 9 through the Village of Florence until you come to the Park on Left. Approx. 30-45 minutes.
Look Memorial Park
300 North Main Street, Florence MA
Look Memorial Park is a private, nonprofit park.
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