Forest Park
in Hampden County of Massachusetts, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.090 and -72.570 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 5' 25" and W -72° 34' 13"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:50 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:42 am and 4:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.350 and 115.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Flinders Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Forest Park

Forest Park in Hampden County (Massachusetts) is a city in United States about 322 mi (or 518 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Forest Park is now 10:50 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 12 airports in the vicinity of Forest Park, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Westover ARB/Metropolitan Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Statue of Liberty in a distance of 121 mi (or 194 km), South-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hartford, Worcester, Keene, Newfane and Johnston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 28%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 10% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

11°C (51 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel

Address
1,3 mi
ONE MONARCH PLACE
01144 Springfield
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Springfield Marriott

Address
1,3 mi
2 Boland Way
01115 Springfield
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn - Suites - Springfield-Downtown MA

Address
0,6 mi
851 East Columbus Ave
01105 Springfield
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Springfield

Address
0,8 mi
800 Hall of Fame Avenue
01105 Springfield
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn West Springfield

Address
4,5 mi
64 Border Way
01089 West Springfield
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Clarion Hotel & Aqua Lagoon Waterpark

Address
4,3 mi
1080 Riverdale Street
01089 West Springfield
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn SPRINGFIELD SOUTH - ENFIELD CT

Address
4,9 mi
One Bright Meadow Boulevard
06082 ENFIELD
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn West-Springfield

Address
4,0 mi
1011 Riverdale St.
01089 West SPRINGFIELD
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tru by Hilton Chicopee Springfield

Address
5,5 mi
440 Memorial DR
01020-5032 Chicopee
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


REGENCY INN AND SUITES

Address
2,4 mi
21 BALDWAIN STREET
01089 West Springfield
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Springfield College Women's Soccer 2014

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Length: 13:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Virginia earthquake felt in Boston

Published: August 24, 2011
Length: 39:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WWLP-22News

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Published: June 03, 2011
Length: 36:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WWLP-22News

If you were to have seen Pennsylvania Avenue in East Forest Park before Wednesday, you certainly wouldn't recognize it now.


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Published: February 16, 2011
Length: 24:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: June 02, 2011
Length: 27:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: June 10, 2011
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, honors exceptional basketball players, coaches, referees, executives, and other major contributors to the game of basketball worldwide. The Basketball Hall of Fame was first incorporated in 1959 at Springfield College—the institution where James Naismith invented the sport in 1891—and in that year, the hall inducted its first class of members.

Located at 42.0937, -72.5851 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Basketball museums and halls of fame, Halls of fame in Massachusetts, National halls of fame in the United States, History of basketball, Basketball venues, Sports museums in Massachusetts, Sports in Springfield, Massachusetts, Museums in Springfield, Massachusetts, Awards established in 1959

Springfield College (Massachusetts)

Springfield College is a private, coeducational college located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Springfield College is most famous as the site where the sport of basketball was invented. Instructor and graduate student James Naismith invented the game in 1891, when Springfield College was known as the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School. The College approximately two miles from downtown Springfield, the site of its central business and entertainment districts.

Located at 42.1043, -72.5551 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Springfield College (Massachusetts), Universities and colleges founded by the YMCA, Universities and colleges in Springfield, Massachusetts, Educational institutions established in 1885, Council of Independent Colleges, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts members, 1885 establishments in the United States

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the New England region of the United States comprising the counties of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden in the state of Massachusetts. It is led by Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell. The Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts was canonically erected on June 14, 1870 by Pope Pius IX. Its territories were taken from the present-day Archdiocese of Boston.

Located at 42.1053, -72.5853 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts, Roman Catholic Church in Massachusetts, Culture of Springfield, Massachusetts, Religious organizations established in 1870, Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 19th century

And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street

And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street is a book written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss and Robert Carington, first published in 1937. It was Seuss's first children's book, originally titled "A Story That No One Can Beat," the manuscript was rejected by over 43 publishing companies (precise numbers vary, even from Seuss himself, who counted 27 and 28) but was eventually published by Vanguard Press.

Located at 42.1022, -72.5781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Children's picture books, Books by Dr. Seuss, 1937 books

Dr. Seuss Memorial

The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is a sculpture garden in Springfield, Massachusetts that honors Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss. Located at The Quadrangle – an extraordinary cultural grouping that features three world-class museums and two regional history museums – the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden honors the world-renowned author and illustrator, who was born in Springfield in 1904.

Located at 42.1037, -72.5864 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sculpture gardens, trails and parks, Landmarks in Massachusetts, Buildings and structures in Springfield, Massachusetts, Outdoor sculptures in Massachusetts, Culture of Springfield, Massachusetts, Visitor attractions in Springfield, Massachusetts, Animals in art, Dog monuments, Public art, Bronze sculptures in the United States

MassMutual Center

The MassMutual Center is a multi-purpose arena and convention center, in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. Built in the city's Metro Center across from Court Square, the facility opened in 1972 as the Springfield Civic Center and was at that time considered to be the largest arena in the region. It was owned and operated by the City of Springfield and various management groups until 1997, when the city transferred ownership of the facility to the Massachusetts Legislature.

Located at 42.1022, -72.5869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Springfield, Massachusetts, College basketball venues in the United States, Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States, Springfield Armor, Springfield Falcons, Springfield Indians, Defunct National Hockey League venues, NBA Development League arenas, Convention centers in Massachusetts

MacDuffie School

The MacDuffie School is a private, for-profit school for grades 6-12 located in Granby, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1890 by John and Abigail MacDuffie as an all-girls college preparatory school and remained so until the fall of 1991. Enrollment is around 200 students, equally divided between day and boarding students. Steve Griffin sits as the Head of School. It is owned by the for-profit corporation International EC, LLC.

Located at 42.099, -72.5762 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1890, Private high schools in Massachusetts, Schools in Hampden County, Massachusetts, Private middle schools in Massachusetts

WSCB

WSCB 89.9 FM is a student run campus radio station at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. It features an eclectic mix of music as well as news and sports talk from a variety of disc jockeys. WSCB, or The Birthplace, offerings programming seven days a week and broadcasts 24 hours a day. Programming comes from students, faculty, and staff on the Springfield College campus.

Located at 42.0997, -72.5583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
College radio stations in Massachusetts, Springfield College (Massachusetts), Media in Springfield, Massachusetts, Radio stations established in 1958

Stagg Field (Springfield College)

Stagg Field (formerly known as "Benedum Field") is an athletic field on the campus of Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. It has bleacher seating for 3,867, is the competition field for football, field hockey, and men’s and women’s lacrosse. It is also used for physical education classes and intramural sports. The Springfield College men's and women's soccer teams formerly played on the field. Benedum Field also hosts central vs.

Located at 42.1055, -72.5539 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
College football venues, College lacrosse venues in the United States, Lacrosse venues, College field hockey venues in the United States, Sports venues in Springfield, Massachusetts, Springfield Pride football

Mulberry Street (Springfield, Massachusetts)

Mulberry Street is a historic street and tourist destination in Springfield, Massachusetts. Made famous by Dr. Seuss' first children's book And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, the street is less than one mile from Springfield's Metro Center neighborhood, the Springfield Armory, and The Quadrangle. It is also less than one mile southwest of Dr. Seuss' boyhood home on Fairfield Street.

Located at 42.1022, -72.5781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dr. Seuss, Transportation in Springfield, Massachusetts, Historic districts in Massachusetts, Culture of Springfield, Massachusetts

Old Hill, Springfield, Massachusetts

Old Hill is one of the seventeen neighborhoods of Springfield, Massachusetts. It is composed, almost entirely, of Victorian architecture overlooking Springfield's Metro Center. The Old Hill neighborhood is located approximately one mile east of Metro Center. Old Hill is one of the smallest of the city's seventeen neighborhoods. It contains 240 acres of land, plus streets and railroads.

Located at 42.1043, -72.5678 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Springfield, Massachusetts

Van Horn Park

Van Horn Park is a park in Springfield, Massachusetts' northern Liberty Heights neighborhood, in a subdivision called Hungry Hill. It is the second largest park in the City of Springfield. (The city's largest park is the 735-acre Forest Park in the southern Forest Park neighborhood.)

Located at 42.0904, -72.5704 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Springfield, Massachusetts, Urban forests in the United States, Landscape design history of the United States, Urban public parks