Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park
Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park
Location:In Uxbridge, off Rt 146 south via the Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester/Providence exit (10A).
Facilities:Picnic area, restrooms (é), trails, visitor center, historic site, scenic viewing area.
Activities:Canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, hunting (with restrictions), cross-country skiing, wildlife observation, interpretive programs (seasonal).
Special Features:The Blacksone Canal was built in the early 1800s to link Central Massachusetts to theAtlantic via Providence, RI. Most ofthe canal structures are now gone, but the remains of lock chambers,dams, bridges, workers' housing, and a company store are reminders ofthe area's industrial heritage. Visitors to the park can walk alongrestored sections of the canal and towpath from the River Bend FarmVisitor's Center.
Address:287 Oak St
Uxbridge, MA 01569
Phone:508-278-7604
Web: www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/blst.htm
Size: 1,005 acres.
See other parks in Massachusetts.
Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park
Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park
Location:In Uxbridge, off Rt 146 south via the Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester/Providence exit (10A).
Facilities:Picnic area, restrooms (é), trails, visitor center, historic site, scenic viewing area.
Activities:Canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, hunting (with restrictions), cross-country skiing, wildlife observation, interpretive programs (seasonal).
Special Features:The Blacksone Canal was built in the early 1800s to link Central Massachusetts to theAtlantic via Providence, RI. Most ofthe canal structures are now gone, but the remains of lock chambers,dams, bridges, workers' housing, and a company store are reminders ofthe area's industrial heritage. Visitors to the park can walk alongrestored sections of the canal and towpath from the River Bend FarmVisitor's Center.
Address:287 Oak St
Uxbridge, MA 01569
Phone:508-278-7604
Web: www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/blst.htm
Size: 1,005 acres.
See other parks in Massachusetts.