Elm Street Playground

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Elm Street Playground is a popular park located in the town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts.


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Summary

There are several reasons why visitors come to this park, including its large playground area, sports fields, and scenic walking trails. One of the highlights of the park is the playground, which features a variety of play structures suitable for children of all ages.

In addition to the playground, Elm Street Playground also offers several sports fields, including a baseball field, soccer field, and basketball court. These fields are often used for community sports leagues and pickup games.

For those who enjoy nature, the park has several walking trails that wind through wooded areas of the park. These trails are a great way to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and get some exercise at the same time.

Interesting facts about the area include the fact that Hopkinton is the starting point for the Boston Marathon, one of the most famous marathons in the world. The race begins at nearby Hopkinton High School and ends in Boston.

The best time of year to visit Elm Street Playground is during the summer months when the weather is warm and the park is in full swing. However, the park is open year-round and is a great place to visit anytime of the year.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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