Site Name
Rope Swing Beach aka Tent City or Hockanum Beach
Entry Id
272
City
Hadley
State
Massachusetts
Name of body of water (river, stream, lake, etc.)
Connecticut River
Name of the nearest road or crossroads
Route 47 Hadley near Barstow's Farm & Dairy
Brief description of the trash site
This is a sandy beach area directly across from the entrance to the Easthampton Boat Ramp at the Oxbow. The beach has a rope swing on it and many people call this the Rope Swing Beach. The beach has been cleaned MANY times but there are people who continuously litter and leave the beach a mess. Maybe signs and be posted regarding littering?
Type(s) of trash at the site
Bottles, cans, paper, food and other litter
Estimated number of volunteers this site needs for cleanup
4
Are boats or special equipment needed for cleanup? If so, explain
Boat access only.
Is this site suitable for children under 12?
Yes, ok for children