Ames Nowell State Park

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US State Park, Massachusetts

Linwood St
Abington, MA 2351
www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/ames.htm

Phone: 781-857-1336
Size: 607 acres. Location: South of Boston, in southeastern Massachusetts, off Rt 123 west. Facilities: Picnic area, ball field, trails, restrooms. Activities: Boating (non-motorized), canoeing, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing. Special Features: Park is a year-round day-use area with recreational activity centered around Cleveland Pond.

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Ames Nowell State Park

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Ames Nowell State Park
Massachusetts State Park
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Location of Ames Nowell State Park in Massachusetts
Location of Ames Nowell State Park in Massachusetts
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Plymouth
Location Linwood St, Abington, Massachusetts, USA
 - coordinates 42°7′12.8994″N 70°59′13.632″W / 42.120249833°N 70.98712°W / 42.120249833; -70.98712Coordinates: 42°7′12.8994″N 70°59′13.632″W / 42.120249833°N 70.98712°W / 42.120249833; -70.98712
Area 700 acres (283 ha)
Managed by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Nearest city Abington, Massachusetts
Website : Ames Nowell State Park

Ames Nowell State Park is a Massachusetts state park located in Abington. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

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Description

Ames Nowell State Park is a 700+ acre 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.

Recreational opportunities

  • Boating (non-motorized)
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Group Day Use
  • Horseback Riding Trails
  • Mountain Biking
  • Picnicking
  • Restrooms
  • Skiing (Cross-Country)
  • Walking Trails

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