Watson Pond State Park
| Watson Pond State Park | |
|---|---|
 The pavilion at Watson Pond | |
  Watson Pond State Park Location within Massachusetts  Watson Pond State Park Location within the United States | |
| Location | Taunton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°57′03″N 71°07′07″W / 41.9507942°N 71.1186845°W[1] |
| Area | 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m)[1] |
| Administrator | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Official website  |
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
[edit]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
[edit]- 1 2 "Watson Pond". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ↑ "Watson Pond State Park". Department of Conservation and Recreation. July 7, 2017. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Taunton council wants longer hours, tougher parking enforcement at Watson Pond State Park". Taunton Gazette. April 19, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ↑ "1,000 Places to Visit in Massachusetts". Boston.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2010. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
External links
[edit]- Watson Pond State Park Department of Conservation and Recreation