Moore State Park

Located in the heart of central Massachusetts, Moore State Park is commonly referred to as a retreat. This is largely due to the secluded feeling that guests get when they stay in the park's deep forest, and visit the old mills in the area. The park has a unique mixture of nature and relics from days-gone-by.

History

The grounds of Moore State Park were once home to several grist and saw mills. These were built in the 1700s and remained active until the early 1900s. The stone foundations of the mills still remain today. There is one restored sawmill on the grounds that park supervisors use to teach visitors about the milling process. Turkey Hill Brook runs through the area, and was the source of power for these mills. It drops about 90 feet in less than one quarter mile, which made it an excellent source of water power in the 1800s and still makes it a lovely spectacle today.

The surroundings

Aside from visiting the old mills, the other main attraction of the park is its abundance of outdoor activities. Guests can fish in the brook, canoe down the calm portions, and hike the trails that lead through the park. Hunting is also allowed in some areas. In the winter months, cross country skiing is enjoyed on certain marked paths.

A visit to Moore State Park is one that is not soon forgotten. With its unique mixture of nature and history, the park offers guests a secluded location to ponder on life in days gone by, and get away from the hubbub of the city.