Ames Nowell State Park
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State park in Massachusetts
| Ames Nowell State Park | |
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 Cleveland Pond | |
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| Location | Abington, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°07′14″N 70°59′18″W / 42.1204247°N 70.9882805°W / 42.1204247; -70.9882805[1] |
| Area | 612 acres (248 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m)[1] |
| Administered by | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Official website  |
Ames Nowell State Park is a 612-acre (248 ha) public recreation area located in Abington, Massachusetts, United States. The state park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The park's colonial history is revealed in its miles of stone walls, two wagon bridges, and two quarries, all dating back to the 1600s and 1700s.[citation needed]
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.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Cleveland Pond". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ↑ "2012 Acreage Listing". Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Ames Nowell State Park". Department of Conservation and Recreation. June 26, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
External links
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- 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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