City of Holyoke Fire Dept

Holyoke is a diverse community with a rich and interesting history, a dynamic business sector, and many fun things to do. You can visit the Children's Museum, hike the Mount Tom State Reservation, row the Connecticut River, shop the Holyoke Mall, view dinosaur footprints, enjoy our annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, Bring Your Own Restaurant, or ride the historic Merry-go-round at Holyoke Heritage State Park.

Holyoke is the first planned industrial city in the country. A dam and canal system designed to harness the 60 foot drop in the Connecticut River was constructed between 1848 and 1849, and the water power was used in textile and paper mills. Holyoke's Green Energy has once again put us back on the map. Two-thirds of the electricity produced by Holyoke Gas & Electric is derived from non-greenhouse gas producing, renewable hydroelectric generation - making Holyoke a very green place to live and work.

Holyoke's downtown mill buildings feather out to tree-lined streets with a mix of single family homes and multi-family brick beauties. Just beyond center city, you'll find early and mid-century planned neighborhoods, and beyond those? A beautiful mountain with reservoirs and trails to hike. No matter the kind of place you want to live - industrial loft, charming ranch, brick row house or intricate Victorian - Holyoke's got you covered.

If you don't live in Holyoke yet, what are you waiting for? If you're already a Holyoker, help the new folks pronounce it right*, okay? Either way, WELCOME to our Facebook page!

*Don't say 'Holy-oak', say 'Whole-yoke'.