Lake Wyola State Park

Lake Wyola State Park
Lake Wyola State Park
	Lake Wyola
	Location of Lake Wyola State Park Lake Wyola State Park (the United States)
Location	Shutesbury, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates	42°30′8″N 72°26′10″W / 42.50222°N 72.43611°W
Area	40 acres (16 ha)
Established	Unspecified
Operator	Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Website	Lake Wyola State Park

Lake Wyola State Park, also known as the Carroll A. Holmes Recreation Area, is located in the town of Shutesbury, Massachusetts. It is a state-run recreation area located on the shores of Lake Wyola.^[1]

History

In 1997, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), now known as the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), acquired Lake Wyola Park from Emelia Bennett and established the Carroll Holmes Recreation Area. The park was dedicated in honor of Carroll Holmes, a former Shutesbury selectman and an individual who had previously held the position of director within DEM's Region IV.^{[citation needed]}

Activities and amenities

The park's 40 acres (16 ha) include trails for walking, hiking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, restrooms, picnic grounds, and a beach.
Lake Wyola's 128 acres (52 ha) provide opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating.

References

^ "Lake Wyola State Park". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved August 12, 2013.