Ames Nowell State Park Explained

Ames Nowell State Park
Map:Massachusetts#USA
Location:Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Nearest City:Abington
Coordinates:42.1175°N -70.985°W
Area Acre:700
Governing Body:Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Website:Ames Nowell State Park

Ames Nowell State Park is a 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.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ames Nowell State Park . MassParks . Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation . January 13, 2014.