Arcadian Shop Trailhead
Kennedy Park
Lenox, MA
Snowshoeing | Mountain Biking | Hiking
Aspinwall Road Trailhead Aspinwall Road, Lenox, MA
Managed by
Town of Lenox
Part of
Kennedy Park
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Scenic View
Kennedy Park Belvedere overlooking Parsons Marsh.
Entrance to the trailhead to Kennedy Park at the end of Aspinwall Road.
Picnic area on the Belvedere overlooks the Berkshire Mountains in Kennedy Park.
Picnic area overlooks the Berkshire Mountains in Kennedy Park.
A gazebo overlooks a forest near the Woolsey trail in Kennedy Park.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Aspinwall Road Trailhead
Kennedy Park is a popular location in Lenox, MA, due to its vast hiking and biking trail network passing through acres of dense forests, quaint vernal pools, and stunning views of the valley and Parsons Marsh. Multiple trailheads with access points all around the park lead to all the breathtaking scenic spots throughout the park. The Kennedy Park Belvedere gives a stunning view of the Housatonic River Valley and Parsons Marsh below and is only a short hike from many parking areas. Gazebos and benches scattered throughout the forest provide quiet and sheltered locations for visitors to rest on a hike or enjoy a picnic. Keen-eyed and quiet visitors to Kennedy Park can spot any of the numerous species of wildlife that call the Berkshires home. The park has endless surprises for visitors, from hawks and owls to deer and foxes.
The trails in the park have varying degrees of difficulty. Still, Kennedy Park has great signage indicating which trails are what level of challenge, and there are maps scattered throughout the park to help navigate the trail system. Additionally, the trails are wide and well-maintained. Hence, they are a fun challenge for visitors of all ages and abilities, making Kennedy Park a fantastic family-friendly outdoor destination in beautiful Western Massachusetts.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Adaptive Device Trail
- Wheelchair / Stroller Friendly Trail
Aspinwall Road Trailhead provides an accessible parking space closest to the trailhead. The flat asphalt also contains parking spaces for 11 other vehicles. From the trailhead, there is an accessible concrete trail named Coakley Main, which then connects to the accessible Woolsey trail. Kennedy Park Belvedere is also connected to the Coakley trail, serving as a picnic area. Belvedere has both standard wooden picnic tables and stone benches. The Arcadian Shop trailhead also provides access to accessible trails within Kennedy Park.
Accessible parking space at the Aspinwall Road trailhead.
Coakley Trail in Kennedy Park, viewed from the Aspinwall Road trailhead.
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Clubs, Retail & Rentals
Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.
