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A Dog Day Afternoon at Ashland State Park

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Real Estate Agent with The Buyers' Counsel

Ashland State park

A Dog Day Afternoon at Ashland State Park 

 

It was a lovely opening day at Ashland State Park today as people launched boats, looked for their favorite fishing spots and just enjoyed the sun-drenched day.  

Ashland State Park is located right off of Route 135 in Ashland.  The park has 470 acres including the 157 acre Ashland Reservoir.  

It is notably early right now but when the season is full swing the park can become a bit crowded; however, today it was quiet and serene with the first few local people setting out to embark on a leisurely day.

There are numerous points off of the reservoir that can be enjoyed by the public during the summer months with beach areas of Ashland State Park that are staffed with lifeguards.  There is also a great picnic area in the forest right next to the beach. 

Bicycling and hiking trails also run through the forest and and the park is wheelchair accessible. 

With picnic tables, barbecue pits and crystal clear water, Ashland State Park offers many pleasurable days during the spring and summer months. 

The park opens early in the morning and you can stay until dusk.  And, there is ample parking available for all. Dog in a boat

 

 

With plenty of wildlife abound as a well as our domestic friends, Ashland State Park is clearly not limited only to human enjoyment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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Michael A. Caruso
Surterre Properties - Laguna Niguel, CA

Great photo. Love the photo of the dog even more. Hopefully you'll be seeing a lot more beautiful days with nice weather! Have a great weekend!

I hope you'll remember me if you learn of anyone moving to "The OC" and I will do the same!

Best regards,

Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI

2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors           

Mar 19, 2010 12:06 PM
Claudette Millette
The Buyers' Counsel - Ashland, MA
Buyer, Broker - Metrowest Mass

Michael:

Thanks so much.  It is great to have the good weather finally upon us.

I will definitely remember you if I know of anyone moving to Orange County.

 

Mar 19, 2010 12:31 PM
Toula Rosebrock
Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ
Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

Hi Claudette:

And what a beautiful day it was indeed!

Love the water photo and you know, I especially LOVE the Yellow Lab in the boat.  He was looking right at you to the photo!

Have a great weekend...

Mar 19, 2010 01:12 PM
Claudette Millette
The Buyers' Counsel - Ashland, MA
Buyer, Broker - Metrowest Mass

Hi, Toula:

He was staring at me wondering why I was taking his photo, I am sure. But, he was having a lovely boat ride out on Ashland Reservoir.

 

Mar 19, 2010 02:12 PM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Claudette, that is a beautiful lake/reservoir.  It reminds me of a place I go to in Wisconsin.  I'm thinking right now would be very nice to rent or borrow a row boat, canoe or kayak and be alone out on the lake...just to get away from business for a while. 

Mar 19, 2010 02:19 PM
Claudette Millette
The Buyers' Counsel - Ashland, MA
Buyer, Broker - Metrowest Mass

Hi, Nick:

It was very nice out there today. You would have enjoyed it. You have been working hard and I am sure you need a break.  Why not come to Ashland?

 

 

Mar 19, 2010 02:29 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Claudette:  We've had some amazing temps and weather for early spring ourselves.  Would love to go and sit somewhere like this and enjoy some peace and quiet.

Mar 20, 2010 04:20 AM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Claudette - Spring is definitely in the air.

Mar 21, 2010 04:19 AM
Claudette Millette
The Buyers' Counsel - Ashland, MA
Buyer, Broker - Metrowest Mass

Chris Ann:

After all the snow you had this year, you are definitely due for some nice weather.  I hope you have a chance to enjoy it.

Kathy:

We had record-breaking temperatures that day - 75 degrees is unheard of this early in the season.  It was wonderful.

Mar 21, 2010 07:02 AM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Claudette...If you were out on the water also, good for you.  If not, that lab was probably wondering why you weren't. 

The water is a beautiful blue and very inviting.  I'm a goner when it comes to water so Ashland State Park would be a great hangout for me.

Kate

Mar 21, 2010 10:26 AM
Claudette Millette
The Buyers' Counsel - Ashland, MA
Buyer, Broker - Metrowest Mass

Hi, Kate:

I am not much of a water person (I can't swim) but the dog was certainly loving it. You are welcomed at Ashland State Park anytime.

 

 

Mar 21, 2010 11:26 AM