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.
| Ames Nowell State Park | |
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 Cleveland Pond | |
  Location of Ames Nowell State Park in Massachusetts  Ames Nowell State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States |
| Nearest city | Abington |
| Coordinates | 42°07′03″N 70°59′06″W / 42.11750°N 70.98500°W[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 |
Activities and amenities
editThe 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
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- ^ 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
edit- Ames Nowell State Park Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Ames Nowell State Park Trail Map Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation