A roughly 75-acre conservation tract along Abbey Brook, a tributary of the Chicopee River, spanning two sections along Liberty Street in the Hungry Hill neighborhood: one bordering the Van Sickle/Renaissance schools on Carew Street, another near the Valley West School over the Chicopee line. The city has been expanding it (about 5 more acres acquired in 2023-2024) with Community Preservation Act funds, and Mass Audubon acts as land steward.
What to expect
Trails
Trail network exists (the 'Abbey Brook Experience' is documented by ReGreen Springfield), exact length/difficulty not confirmed.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Managed by
Springfield Conservation Commission, with Mass Audubon as land steward
413-787-6440 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
The City of Springfield's Conservation Commission owns and protects it, with Mass Audubon serving as land steward.
Yes, the city used $500,000 in Community Preservation Act funds plus $134,000 from the city budget to acquire about five more acres in 2023-2024.
Is there an entry fee at Hogan/Abbey Brook Conservation Area?
Yes, Free