Watson Pond State Park
The pavilion at Watson Pond
Map showing the location of Watson Pond State Park
Map showing the location of Watson Pond State Park
Location in Massachusetts
Map showing the location of Watson Pond State Park
Map showing the location of Watson Pond State Park
Watson Pond State Park (the United States)
LocationTaunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates41°57′00″N 71°06′51″W / 41.95000°N 71.11417°W / 41.95000; -71.11417[1]
Area10 acres (4.0 ha)
Elevation75 ft (23 m)[1]
EstablishedUnspecified
Governing bodyMassachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
WebsiteWatson Pond State Park

Watson Pond State Park is a public recreation area occupying ten acres (4.0 ha) on the east side of Watson Pond in the northern portion of the city of Taunton, Massachusetts. The state park comprises a 300-foot (91 m) swimming beach, picnic area, bathhouse and pavilion. Fishing and non-motorized boating are offered.[2]

In the news

In 2006, Watson Pond was reopened for swimming after being closed for 18 years as result of a high bacterial count.[3] In 2010, the park was one of a thousand places given favorable mention by the Great Places in Massachusetts Commission.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Watson Pond State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Watson Pond State Park". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  3. ^ "Taunton council wants longer hours, tougher parking enforcement at Watson Pond State Park". Taunton Gazette. April 19, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  4. ^ "1,000 Places to Visit in Massachusetts". Boston.com. Retrieved November 6, 2018.

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