Discover the Vibrant and Resilient Outdoors of Worcester, MA

Worcester is a city that embodies diversity, history, grittiness, creativity, and above all resilience. And nowhere is this more evident than in its outdoor spaces. From parks to hiking trails to conservation areas and more Worcester offers something for every nature lover.

One of the best places to start exploring is Green Hill Park (50 Skyline Dr). This park has it all from walking trails to picnic areas to playgrounds for kids. The highlight here though has got to be seeing the buffalo herd! Yes, you read that right theres a bison exhibit at Green Hill Park where visitors can observe these majestic creatures upclose.

Another great spot worth visiting is Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center (414 Massasoit Rd). Spanning over 400 acres with more than five miles of hiking trails through forested terrain leading down towards cascading waterfalls along streams teeming with wildlife such as deer and turkeys and other birds too numerous mention including warblers as they migrate each spring!

If you are looking for something on the wilder side then head over Mass Audubons Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary (113 Goodnow Rd) which features various habitats such as wetlands, meadows; forests inhabited by moose and black bear plus beavers building lodges in their ponds surrounded by cattails a truly immersive experience into nature just an hour away from Boston.

And if you want even grander views of most dominant geographical feature rising out plain or check out Mount Wachusett itself (345 Mountain Roadprinceton), which offers breathtaking views of Worcester County. Alongside its many miles of scenic hiking trails designed not only around families but experienced hikers alike who enjoy discovering new life forms unique only found at higher altitudes like alpine flowers such purple gentian or trailing arbutus. From its hiking trails to the calming vistas, Mount Wachusett is surely a mustvisit location.

In conclusion, Worcesters outdoor spaces are a reflection of the city itself vibrant, diverse, historic, gritty and creative all at once! With these choices amongst many others one cannot go wrong when looking for an authentic taste of nature. Come explore with us!

Scientific Facts:

Green Hill Park has buffalo herd.

Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center features over 400 acres with more than five miles of hiking trails leading down towards cascading waterfalls along streams teeming with wildlife such as deer & turkeys.

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary offers various habitats such as wetlands meadows; forests inhabited by moose and black bear plus beavers.

Mount Wachusett features alpine flowers like purple gentian or trailing arbutus unique only found at higher altitudes.

Websites:

Green Hill Park: https://www.worcesterma.gov/dpw/parksrec/ourparks/greenhillpark

Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center: https://www.massaudubon.org/getoutdoors/wildlifesanctuaries/broadmeadowbrook

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary: https://www.massaudubon.org/getoutdoors/wildlifesanctuaries/wachusettmeadow

Mount Wachusetts State Reservation : http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/regioncentral/mountwachusettsstatereservationgeneric.html

Twitter handles:

@WooParks (for Green hill park), @MassAudubon (for Broad Meadows And Wachusett Sanctuary)