Join the Eastern Mountain Sports Kayak School at Hopkinton State Park for Kayak Instruction. This location is perfect for individuals, couples and families to get out and experience kayaking. Bring your own kayak or use one of ours. Our programs include the use of all equipment needed for a fun and safe experience out on the water!
Hopkinton State Park contains 1450 acres and with its fresh water reservoir and its sheltered coves it’s a great location for protected Kayak instruction. The town of Hopkinton is a beautiful New England community with 14,000 residents, just 30 miles west of Boston, 45 minutes north of Providence, two hours east of the Berkshires, and one hour north of Cape Cod. Within twenty miles of Hopkinton State Park there are many locations for extensive trail riding, rock-climbing, mountain biking (the infamous Vietnam trail is only five minutes away) hiking and lake swimming.
Learn more about lodging, restaurants and activities in the area by checking out the Hopkinton, MA Chamber of Commerce
Directions
Hopkinton State Park
Route 85
Hopkinton,MA
800-310-4504 (Schools NH Office)
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From city center to Hopkinton State Park
Boston, MA- 30 minutes; 30 miles
Providence, RI- 1 hour; 40 miles
Hartford, CT- 1 hour, 15 minutes; 80 miles
New York, NY- 4 hours; 200 miles
To Hopkinton State Park:
Route 495 (north or south) to exit 21A, Main Street Hopkinton. Travel on Main Street until the third traffic light located at the heart of downtown Hopkinton. Turn left, traveling North on Route 85. Proceed approximately 2 miles to the Hopkinton State Park entrance on the right (do not enter the Field Office on the left). Once in the park, proceed through the contact station and make a right at the fork in the road. Follow the road until it turns down towards the water – you have arrived when you see the boathouse. Park your car in any of the adjacent lots.
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Additional Information
Motel 6- Westborough, MA
Marriott Courtyard- Westborough, MA
$5 fee to enter park, usually free in early AM
Beautiful lake, clean blue water
Hiking, picnicking, and boat rentals available
Swimming available at Life guarded beach
1450 acre Park with a large freshwater reservoir
One of our more popular locations
Partner with Hopkinton’s Outdoor Recreation
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