This Charming Massachusetts Park Will Be Your Favorite New Destination
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Spread over 150 acres of gorgeous natural landscape in Florence, Look Memorial Park is jam-packed with fun activities for every age and interest. It’s the perfect blend of natural beauty and awesome stuff to do.
Here’s more about what this unique park has to offer, and how you can visit today.
Seriously, there’s so much to do here. You'll be entertained all day and still want to come back to try the things you missed.
Float around Willow Lake in a four-seater boat that you power with your feet, Flintstones-style. It’s only $8 per boat, which works out to a mere $2 per person if you fill all four seats. It’s an amazing way to get out on the water and soak up the scenery.
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This mini golf course is actually located in a gorgeously landscaped garden. You’ll be surrounded by flowering bushes, fragrant blossoms and lovely waterfalls while you play.
You can visit and feed fallow deer, chickens, pygmy goats (so cute!), red-tailed hawks, turkey vultures, barred owls and even a bald eagle. Many of the residents are rescue animals that are being rehabilitated from injuries. The zoo is a free attraction (though donations are appreciated) and open daily under 6 p.m.
The ride is about one mile in length, and takes about 10 minutes. The train winds around the park and through the Christenson Zoo. Kids under two ride free, and adult tickets are $2.75. The train runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The water spray park is spread over 5000-square-feet and features ground jets, bucket dumps, water umbrellas and more. There are plenty of lockers and changing areas available so you don't have to walk around in your wet swimsuit after the splashing is over. There's no charge for using the water park.
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They're another great way to cool off on a hot day, and great for kids and adults.
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This 1.2-mile paved path winds around the park and through some of the most beautifully landscaped areas of the site. You'll be able to stroll over covered and open bridges, by the shores of Willow lake and listen to the sound of the park's wildlife.
From live music to fun, interactive shows for kids, there's nothing like catching a great show surrounded by the beauty of nature.
There are a total of four playgrounds in Look Park. One is located by the Dow Pavilion is specially made for 2 to 5-year-olds. There are two larger playscapes for older kids in the picnic area, and a fourth playground by the train station and zoo.
You can take advantage of their grilling area with clean tables and space to spread out, or head to one of their shady picnic sites to dine a little closer to nature. The picnic sites are also equipped with tables and grills.
They serve all the summer classics, including hot dogs, hamburgers, onion rings, chicken and fries. There are also lighter options like fresh salad and yogurt.
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You can fill up on treats like soft serve ice cream and Razzels.
It’s only $3.25 for a small cone, $3.75 for a medium and $4.50 for the largest size.
Look Park is actually a non-profit operation that relies on admission fees and donations to keep running, so there is a small ticket price to visit. The cost of your admission goes towards maintaining the park.
If you visit during the week in the off-season from January to March, admission is free! April through October, the admission price is $5-7.
You can find Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park at 300 North Main Street, Florence. Check out their website here. For another great summer destination, check out this incredible sapphire lake in Massachusetts.
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