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Winter Outdoor Recreation Programs

 

Before You Go:

1. Pre-register! - 2010 Waiver
Get onto the snow sooner when you arrive at the park! Come with your waiver filled out!

2. In the event of poor weather:
Call the following numbers for recorded messages as to program status-

Eastern Massachusetts:  617-626-1294
Western Massachusetts: 413-545-5758

3. Need to cancel?  Running late?
Please call the registration number and leave a message so we know!

 

Outdoor Programs

Explore winter outdoors with instruction, adaptive equipment and assistance provided free of charge. Programs take place from 11am – 3pm.

Weston Ski Track: Come to the Leo J. Martin Golf Course in Weston to enjoy cross-country skiing, kicksledding and snowshoeing on a groomed course. Call Stavros Outdoor Access at 413-259-0009 to sign up. (Conventional ski and snowshoe rentals and sitski available on site for independent use 7 days a week.) Sundays:

Jan 31             Feb 7               Feb 14

Mt. Tom State Reservation:  Snowshoeing, kicksledding, cross-country skiing and ice skating and winter exporations as conditions permit in Holyoke. Call All Out Adventures at 413-527-8980 to sign up. Two Saturdays and a Wednesday:

Jan 16             Feb 17             Feb 27

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Wendell State Forest: Explore the wilder side of winter in western Massachusetts. All activities including snowmobile rides as conditions permit. Call All Out Adventures at 413-527-8980 to sign up. Saturdays:

Jan 30             Feb 13             Mar 13

 

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Indoor Opportunities on Ice

Ice Skating at the Asiaf Rink in Brockton: Assisted skating during public skating time on a separate section of the rink using ice sleds and skate walkers.  Sundays 2:40 -4:40pm. Call All Out Adventures at 413-527-8980 to sign up.

Jan 24        Feb 28

Power Chairs on Ice:  Help us develop a new recreation activity and try out spinning, sliding and obstacle course challenges at the Cronin Rink in Revere. Call Universal Access at 413-545-5353 to get involved.

Sled Skate on Your Own:  Use ice sleds on your own during public skating hours at state rinks in the following cities and towns:

Auburn, Boston, Brighton, Brockton, Cambridge, Franklin, Greenfield, Holyoke, Hyde Park, Medford, Milton, Newburyport, North Adams, Plymouth, Quincy, Revere, Springfield, Taunton and Worcester.

Call Universal Access at 413-545-5758 for information about rink locations or visit www.mass.gov/dcr/skating.


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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Summer Recreation Fair: Kick off next summer at Artesani Park in Brighton (Boston) on Saturday, June 5 from 10am – 3pm. Meet recreation organizations serving people with disabilities in a variety of recreation activities and sign up for summer fun! Adaptive cycling, equipment demos, refreshments and festivities.
617-626-1294