Forest Park Covered Footbridge - Springfield, MA
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neoc1
N 42° 04.435 W 072° 34.625
18T E 700434 N 4660823
A wooden lattice-truss covered footbridge over Pecousic Brook separates the landscaped aquatic gardens area of Forest Park on the north from the natural area on the south.
Waymark Code: WM172DG
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2022
Views: 2
The western end of Forest Park is a beautifully landscaped aquatic gardens area created by Frederick Law Olmsted. A covered footbridge was installed over the Pecuosic Brook around 1980. The bridge is a small wooden lattice-truss covered bridge. It has concrete abutments and half-height vertical board siding. The roof has wood shingles.
Current Condition of Bridge:
The bridge is a 30' long by 7' wide by 10' high wooden lattice-truss covered bridge. It has a wood plank floor and concrete abutments and half-height vertical board siding. The gable roof has wood shingles.
Parking Coordinates:: N 41° 04.472 W 072° 34.780
Date Built: 01/01/1980
Length of Span:
30 ft
www: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.
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