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.
Dogs
Springfield requires dogs to be leashed whenever off the owner's property, including in every city park. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Managed by
Springfield Conservation Commission, with Mass Audubon as land steward
413-787-6440 · WebsiteCommon 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?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Hogan/Abbey Brook Conservation Area?
Springfield requires dogs to be leashed whenever off the owner's property, including in every city park. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.