Ames Nowell State Park

Ames Nowell State Park
Massachusetts State Park
Cleveland Pond
Country United States
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°W / 42.120249833; -70.98712000Coordinates: 42°7′12.8994″N 70°59′13.632″W / 42.120249833°N 70.98712000°W / 42.120249833; -70.98712000 [1]
Area 700 acres (283 ha)
Nearest city Abington, Massachusetts
Location of Ames Nowell State Park in Massachusetts
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. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ames Nowell State Park
  2. "Ames Nowell State Park". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved January 13, 2014.

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