The Berkshire Soccer Academy
on Plunkett Lake
The Berkshire Soccer Academy on Plunket Lake is located in the quaint New England town of Hinsdale, Massachusetts, approximately two hours, forty-five minutes by car from Boston and three hours from New York City and 20 miles north of the Berkshire Soccer Academy in Otis, Massachusetts.
Location address:
Berkshire Soccer Academy on Plunkett Lake
101 Michaels Road
Hinsdale, MA 01235
Facilities
Athletic facilities include 2 Grass Soccer Fields (330′ x 200′), one of which is lit for night play. Both fields can be divided into 3 smaller fields. The Academy also has use of a large, covered turf field at its sister camp in Otis where play can continue in inclement weather.
Non-soccer facilities include:
- a regulation basketball court
- Pickleball Courts
- 80 acre Plunket Lake, with docks, swim area, and fleets of stand-up paddle boards and kayaks.
- 3,600 square foot tent with Gaga, Teqball, carpet ball and other fun games as well as areas for reading, relaxing and playing games.
- Archery range
- Indoor, air-conditioned Arts & Crafts Studio
- Campfire Area
Driving Directions
From Albany
(approximately 50 miles; 1 hour 10 minutes)
Take I-90 East to Exit 11 East to US-20 East and onto South Street in Pittsfield (approximately 1 hour to this point). Turn left on South Street. Travel 2 blocks and turn right onto East Street which is also Route 9. Stay on East Street (light jog to right – not Route 9). Travel approximately 2 miles and make a right on Grange Hall Road which becomes Robinson Road. West Housatonic Street, then Robinson Road and Michaels Road. Take a right onto Longview Road and, at the end of that road, take a left onto Michaels Road. The Academy will be on your left.
From Boston
(approximately 129 miles; 2 hours 45 minutes)
Take I-90 West to Exit 2 (Lee). After the toll, turn left through the traffic intersection onto Route 20 East. Take Rte 20 East to Rte 8 North. Routes 8 and 20 will merge shortly after entering Becket. Stay on Route 8 North for 14 miles. Turn left onto Michaels Road. The Academy entrance is ½ mile on your right.
From Hartford
(approximately 55 miles; 1 hour 10 minutes)
Take I-91 North to exit 3 to merge onto US-5 (toward West Springfield). Take the exit for US 20 West toward Springfield/West Springfield. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Park Street. Turn Right onto Elm Street. Then take a slight Left onto US-20 W (Westfield Street). Continue 4.8 miles on Westfield Street to Westfield. Take a slight right onto Union Street (US 20-West). Follow US-20 West for 19.3 miles to Middlefield Road in Chester which becomes Skyline Trail. Continue 15 miles on Skyline Trail to the Junction with Route 8. Turn left on Route 8 South. After 1 mile, turn right onto Michaels Road. Academy is ½ mile down on your left.
From New Jersey
(approximately 140 miles; 3 hours)
Garden State Parkway North to 87/287 East. Go over the Tappan Zee Bridge to I-684 North; or take George Washington Bridge to Henry Hudson Parkway North to Cross County East to Hutchinson River Parkway North to 684 North. From I-684 North follow directions below FROM WESTCHESTER.
From New York City
(approximately 140 miles; 3 hours)
Take I-87 (Deegan Expressway to the Cross-County Parkway to the Hutchinson River Parkway) North to I-684 North. From I-684 North follow directions below FROM WESTCHESTER.
From Westchester
(approximately 110 miles; 2 hours 15 minutes)
Take I-684 North to I-84 East towards Danbury. At Waterbury, take Exit 20 on the left and then stay right onto CT-8 North. Follow CT-8 North for 27 miles. Highway ends and takes you to a stoplight. Turn right at light onto South Main Street (still CT-8 North). Turn left and then right onto Park Place (still CT-8 North). Follow CT-8 North for 8.2 miles into Massachusetts and remain on that road for another 24.2 miles. Turn left on Michaels Road. The Academy will be one-half mile down on your right.
Airport Information
BDL – Bradley International Airport
(approximately 51 miles; 1 hour and 15 minutes)
Schoephoester Road Windsor Locks, CT 06096
ALB – Albany International Airport
(approximately 55 miles; 1 hour and 15 minutes)
737 Albany-Shaker Road Albany, NY 12211
BOS – Logan International Airport
(approximately 131 miles; 2 hours and 45 minutes)
1 Harborside Drive Boston, MA 02128
We offer pickup and dropoff service from BDL.
