A cluster of stone foundations marks Hawley's original town center, abandoned when the town shifted to its current center after 1848. A kiosk and nine interpretive signs line short trails linking the cellar holes of the old meetinghouse and two taverns.
What to expect
Trails
Short signed walking paths connect nine interpretive stops among cellar holes; flat and easy but unpaved
Dogs
Dogs must be under their owner's control at all times
Accessibility
Trails are unpaved dirt and grass paths linking uneven stone foundations; not step-free
Managed by
Sons and Daughters of Hawley (historical interpretation)
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On site
Info kiosk
Interpretive kiosk at the trailhead with nine numbered signs along the paths
Common questions
Is Old Town Common open today?
Old Town Common is a public park in Hawley, MA. There is no live closure feed for parks; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
What's there to see at Old Town Common?
Foundations of the meetinghouse and two 18th-century taverns, marked by a kiosk and nine interpretive signs along short walking paths.
Where do I park at Old Town Common?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Old Town Common?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Old Town Common?
Dogs must be under their owner's control at all times
Is Old Town Common wheelchair accessible?
Trails are unpaved dirt and grass paths linking uneven stone foundations; not step-free