Ames Nowell State Park

Ames Nowell State Park
Cleveland Pond
Ames Nowell State Park
Location in Massachusetts
Ames Nowell State Park
Ames Nowell State Park (the United States)
LocationAbington, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates42°07′14″N 70°59′18″W / 42.1204247°N 70.9882805°W / 42.1204247; -70.9882805[1]
Area612 acres (248 ha)[2]
Elevation138 ft (42 m)[1]
Administered byMassachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
WebsiteOfficial 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.

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.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Cleveland Pond". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "2012 Acreage Listing". Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  3. ^ "Ames Nowell State Park". Department of Conservation and Recreation. June 26, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
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