Ames Nowell State Park
Encyclopedia
Ames Nowell State Park is a Massachusetts
state park
located in Abington
. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation
(DCR).
park primarily used for boating
and fishing
.
Features of the park include the man-made Cleveland Pond. Development of a picnic area, ball field, and walking trails are planned.
The park is managed from the ranger station at Wompatuck State Park
during off season. From 15 May to 12 September it is managed by a Forest and Park Supervisor I.
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
state park
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
located in Abington
Abington, Massachusetts
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,605 people, 5,263 households, and 3,747 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,469.1 people per square mile . There were 5,348 housing units at an average density of 538.0 per square mile...
. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation
Department of Conservation and Recreation (Massachusetts)
The Department of Conservation and Recreation is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, situated in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. It is best known for its parks and parkways. As of May 24, 2011 the Commissioner of the DCR is Edward M. Lambert, Jr...
(DCR).
Description
Ames Nowell State Park is a 700+ acreAcre
The acre is a unit of area in a number of different systems, including the imperial and U.S. customary systems. The most commonly used acres today are the international acre and, in the United States, the survey acre. The most common use of the acre is to measure tracts of land.The acre is related...
park primarily used for boating
Boating
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
and fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
.
Features of the park include the man-made Cleveland Pond. Development of a picnic area, ball field, and walking trails are planned.
The park is managed from the ranger station at Wompatuck State Park
Wompatuck State Park
Wompatuck State Park is a recreational area of about 4000 acres in size located primarily in Hingham, Massachusetts, in the United States. Portions of the park extend into the neighboring towns of Cohasset, Norwell, and Scituate...
during off season. From 15 May to 12 September it is managed by a Forest and Park Supervisor I.
Recreational opportunities
- Boating (non-motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Group Day Use
- Horseback Riding Trails
- Mountain Biking
- Picnicking
- Restrooms
- Skiing (Cross-Country)
- Walking Trails
