Ames Nowell State Park
| Ames Nowell State Park | |
| Massachusetts State Park | |
![]() Cleveland Pond | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Town | Abington |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 42°7′12.8994″N 70°59′13.632″W / 42.120249833°N 70.98712000°WCoordinates: 42°7′12.8994″N 70°59′13.632″W / 42.120249833°N 70.98712000°W [1] |
| Area | 700 acres (283 ha) |
| Nearest city | Abington, Massachusetts |
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Location of Ames Nowell State Park in Massachusetts
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| Website: Ames Nowell State Park | |
Ames Nowell State Park is a 700-acre (280 ha) Massachusetts state park located in the town of Abington. 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).
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
- 1 2 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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