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In a city that has nineteen parks, Forest Park in Springfield, Massachusetts, is the jewel of the city’s crown. With 735 acres of lush, green land on the banks of the Connecticut River, Forest Park is one of the biggest urban parks in the country. It has something for everyone – spectacular views, a zoo, an outdoor amphitheater, an aquatic garden, and quaint wooded trails winding between the trees.

There is always something in bloom in the well-maintained flowerbeds, and some kind of special event is normally taking place. The best time to visit the park is during the Christmas holidays when the park hosts a spectacular high-tech lighting show entitled Bright Nights.

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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