Chestnut Hill Reservation
Chestnut Hill Reservation is a public recreation area and historic preserve surrounding the Chestnut Hill Reservoir in the Chestnut Hill and Brighton neighborhoods of Boston, Massachusetts. The reserve is part of the Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a City of Boston Landmark. It is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.[3]
| Chestnut Hill Reservation | |
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  Location in Massachusetts | |
| Location | Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°20′07″N 71°09′29″W[1] |
| Area | 120 acres (49 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m)[1] |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Governing body | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Chestnut Hill Reservation |
Activities and amenities
A one-mile walking path encircles the reservoir.[2] Shoreline fishing is offered. The Reilly Memorial Recreation Center beside the reservoir has a swimming pool and skating rink.[3]
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Boston, Massachusetts
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Massachusetts
References
- "Chestnut Hill Reservoir". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Chestnut Hill Reservation". Newton Park and Conservation Lands. Newton Conservators. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- "Chestnut Hill Reservation". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
External links
- Chestnut Hill Reservation Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Newton Conservators
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