State park in Massachusetts
Ames Nowell State Park | |
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Location | Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States |
Nearest city | Abington |
Coordinates | 42°07′03″N 70°59′06″W / 42.11750°N 70.98500°W / 42.11750; -70.98500[1] |
Area | 700 acres (280 ha) |
Elevation | 171 ft (52 m)[1] |
Governing body | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
Website | Ames Nowell State Park |
Ames Nowell State Park is a 700-acre (280 ha) state park located in Abington, Massachusetts, United States. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) (in season, a Forest and Park Supervisor I; off season, the ranger station at Wompatuck State Park). There is also a lot of history in the park, with miles upon miles of stone walls, two wagon bridges, and two quarries all dating back to the 1600s and 1700s.
Activities and amenities
The park's main feature is the man-made Cleveland Pond which is used for non-motorized boating and fishing. The park has boardwalks near the lake and trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. The park also has a picnic area, playing field, and restroom facilities.[2]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ames Nowell State Park
- ^ "Ames Nowell State Park". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
External links
- Ames Nowell State Park Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Ames Nowell State Park Trail Map Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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