Watson Pond State Park | |
Massachusetts State Park | |
The pavilion at Watson Pond
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Country | United States |
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State | Massachusetts |
County | Bristol |
City | Taunton |
Location | 1644 Bay Street |
- elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
- 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 |
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. 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.