Watson Pond State Park
| Watson Pond State Park | |
| Massachusetts State Park | |
 The pavilion at Watson Pond | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| City | Taunton |
| Location | 1644 Bay Street |
| - elevation | 75 ft (23 m) [1] |
| - coordinates | 41°57′0.3″N 71°6′50.9″W / 41.950083°N 71.114139°WCoordinates: 41°57′0.3″N 71°6′50.9″W / 41.950083°N 71.114139°W |
| Area | 10 acres (4 ha) |
| Watershed | Taunton River |
  Location of Watson Pond State Park in Massachusetts | |
| Website: Watson Pond State Park | |
Watson Pond State Park is a small state park on the north side of Taunton, Massachusetts, USA. The park, which occupies 10 acres (4.0 ha) on the east shore of Watson Pond, comprises a 300-foot (91 m) beach, picnic area, bathhouse and small pavilion. Fishing and non-motorized boating are also offered.[2] The parking lot is off Bay Street.
Honors:
In 2010, Watson Pond State Park was named as one of the 1,000 places to visit by the Great Places in Massachusetts Commission.[3]
References
- ↑ "Watson Pond State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. 2002-08-27.
- ↑ "Watson Pond State Park". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
- ↑ Finucane, Martin (July 12, 2010). "Many places to visit, so little time". Boston.com.
External links
- Watson Pond State Park Department of Conservation and Recreation
- 1,000 Places to Visit in Massachusetts
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