This tiny wooded wetland at the corner of Silver Street and Chapel Hill Drive is split by a stream and has been kept as a bird sanctuary since 1977, in memory of a Mount Holyoke College professor.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
under 0.25 mile easy · natural
Dogs
Dogs allowed, leash required
Hours
South Hadley's conservation areas are open from dawn to dusk under the town's Conservation Land Regulations. Its parks post their own hours at the entrance rather than following one townwide closing time. That's the town default unless…
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Conservation Commission
413-538-5030 x6129 · WebsiteCommon questions
Where do I park at Hawkins Bird Sanctuary?
Free lot (free).
Are there trails at Hawkins Bird Sanctuary?
Yes. under 0.25 mile. easy difficulty. Surface: natural.
Is there an entry fee at Hawkins Bird Sanctuary?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Hawkins Bird Sanctuary?
Dogs allowed, leash required
What rules should I know at Hawkins Bird Sanctuary?
No hunting in the sanctuary.