South Hadley, Massachusetts is centrally located within the historic Pioneer Valley of Western Mass. Located 14 miles north of Springfield, and only 90 miles from Boston, this rural community is a great place to live. Rich in history and known for its educational background, South Hadley is home to
Mount Holyoke College, and is part of the
Five Colleges network (Mount Holyoke, Amherst College, Smith College, U-Mass Amherst and Hampshire College.)
The Village Commons, located in South Hadley Center, offering fine dining, shopping and leisure activities. Recreational opportunities abound with easy access to the Connecticut River, the Mount Holyoke Range and several conservation areas. Jacob's Brook Condomnium owners enjoy passive recreation out their back door with private access to the Black Stevens Hiking Trail and Jacob's Brook. For golf enthusiasts, the community offers two wonderful courses,
The Ledges, a new municipal 18 hole course, and
The Orchards, a private club home to the 2004 US Women's Open.