Through the generosity of a religious order long committed to Holyoke, everyone can now experience a unique floodplain forest and a riverside working farm with strong ties to urban residents.
A fertile, 25-acre oasis generously donated by the Sisters of Providence, Land of Providence provides farmland to Trustees partner Nuestras Raices (“Our Roots”), a local nonprofit organization that promotes urban agriculture and cultural pride among migrant populations. Dozens of local residents, from master farmers to youth groups, farm the land—not only feeding their families but providing fresh, local food to the community as well.
FREE to all.
Land of Providence is open from April 1 – November 30, daily, sunrise to sunset.
Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01330
Telephone: 413.213.4751
info@thetrustees.org
Get directions on Google Maps.
Directions to Main Parking Lot
From I-91: Take Exit 11 and proceed downhill towards the Mass Pike, but instead of turning into the Mass Pike entrance, drive straight onto the ramp for Route 5 North, Riverdale Street , Holyoke. Once on Route 5 you will go through three lights. The Land of Providence entrance is 0.4 miles from the first traffic light at the intersection of Route 5 with Highland Avenue and Marion Street. At the third traffic light, signal and move into the right lane and turn sharply before the sign for Land of Providence into the entrance and parking area.
From I-90: Take Exit 45. Pass through the toll and immediately exit right onto the ramp for Route 5 North, Riverdale Street, Holyoke. Once on Route 5, follow the directions for I-91, above.
From Route 5 Northbound: Land of Providence is on the divided section of Route 5 directly across from Providence Behavioral Hospital. The entrance is 0.4 miles from the light at Highland Avenue (the left turn for Holyoke Mall). After that intersection, follow the directions for I-91, above.
From Route 5 Southbound: Land of Providence is on the divided section of Route 5 directly across from Providence Behavioral Hospital. You need to travel past the Hospital and make a U-turn at the light at Highland Avenue. After the U-turn, you will go through two traffic lights. After the second, signal and move into the right lane and turn sharply before the sign for Land of Providence into the entrance and parking area.
Public Transportation: PVTA Red 25. There is currently no bus that goes directly to Land of Providence. However, you can take the Red 25 PVTA bus to Providence Hospital. Land of Providence is a half-mile walk down the hill and then north along Route 5/Main St. The entrance to Land of Providence will be on your right.
We recommend that you take a photo of the map on your phone so you can refer to it during your visit, or download a trail map before you head out.
Property Acquisition History
Gift from the Sisters of Providence in 2009.
A beautiful high terrace floodplain forest along the Connecticut River in Holyoke. Mowed trails lead to gardens, river overlooks, benches, and shade tents with picnic tables. Information signs and kiosk. Nice place to see wildflowers and cliff side views of the river.
– Mibble, Google Review
