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| Location | Springfield, Massachusetts, in Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 736 acres (2.98 km2) |
| Created | 1884 |
| Operated by | Springfield Parks Department |
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Forest Park in Springfield, Massachusetts, is one of the largest urban, municipal parks in the United States, covering 735 acres (297 ha) of land overlooking the Connecticut River. Forest Park features a zoo, aquatic gardens, and outdoor amphitheater, in addition to design elements like winding wooded trails, and surprising, expansive views.[1][2][3][4] The site of America's first public, municipal swimming pool,[citation needed] currently, during the holiday months Forest Park hosts a popular high-tech lighting display, known as Bright Nights. Contrary to popular belief, the park was not designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, although it was designed by his firm.[4][5][6][7]
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