Laurel Park - Longmeadow, MA
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Laurel Park is a suburban park located between Longmeadow Street on the west and Laurel Street on the east in Longmeadow, MA.
Waymark Code: WM166HW
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2022
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The entrance to Laurel Park on Longmeadow Street contains a pair of brick columns. On the south column is a bronze plaque which is inscribed:
LAUREL PARK
established 1938
Park plans designed by Frederick Law Olmstead
Renovations 1996
By
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
Laurel Park is about 0.32 miles wide from east to west and 0.2 miles wide from north to south. Running through the park is Cooley Brook which in places forms small ponds. The area once held reservoirs for the Longmeadow Water System. There is an east-west trail through which connects to Bliss Park on the east across Laurel Street. The park offers the following recreational opportunities:
Fishing
Picnic Areas
Picnic Tables
Pond
Trails
Type of Public Space: Park
Job Number: 09350
Architect: Frederick Law Olmstead
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Visit Instructions:
There are no specific visit requirements, however telling about your visit is strongly encouraged. Additional photos of the park to add to the gallery are also nice, but not required. Pictures with a GPS or you in them is highly discouraged.
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