PARK HISTORY

Buttery Brook Park was created over 25 years ago by Joseph Taylor, Parks Superintendent for the town of South Hadley. The land for this park was acquired from Fire District #1 Water Department in 1959 and the house was deeded by the Kielbasa Family in 1959. Joe involved a number of people in the development of the park and bartered for most of the materials. He and his staff crafted many of the picnic table and benches and the Lion’s Club built the pavilions.

A new, centrally located playscape area began taking shape in 2008 thanks in part to fundraising activities by the Friends of Buttery Brook Park and many generous individual and business contributions. The park staff has made many improvements to the park in connection with this project, including a new volleyball area, and additional play equipment will be added in the future.

Directions to Buttery Brook Park
123 Willimansett Street, Route 33, South Hadley, MA 01075

From Mass Pike: Take Exit 5 and travel 3.8 miles north on Route 33.
From Route 91: Take Exit 16 to Route 202 North to South Hadley; go right on Route 33 South. Park is on the right approximately 1/2 mile from Routes 202/33 intersection.
From Route 116: take Route 33 South approximately 1.5 miles.
The nearest landmark is Olde Hadleigh Hearth & Home.

Cabin Office: 413.538.5038
South Hadley DPW Office (for bookings): 413.538.5033
(See Facilities for pavilion and other rental fee schedule)

For additional information, please visit the South Hadley town website:
www.southhadley.org