J. A. Skinner State Park
| J. A. Skinner State Park | |
|---|---|
The Summit House | |
| Location | Hadley and South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°18′03″N 72°35′12″W / 42.3007406°N 72.5867927°W |
| Area | 843 acres (341 ha) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Administered by | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Official website |
Joseph Allen Skinner State Park is a public recreation area located in the towns of Hadley and South Hadley in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts. The state park surrounds Mount Holyoke, the westernmost peak of the Mount Holyoke Range. At the summit is the historic Prospect House, a hotel opened in 1851. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.