National Recreation Area · Massachusetts, United States
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in Massachusetts, United States, covering 2,231 acres (903 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | National Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 2,231 acres (903 ha) |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is a combination national recreation area and state park situated among the islands of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, United States. The park is made up of 34 islands and peninsulas and is managed by the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership. Twenty-one of the islands are also included in the Boston Harbor Islands Archeological District.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area?
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is in Massachusetts, United States.
How big is Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area?
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area covers 2,231 acres (903 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Harbor_Islands_National_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/boha/ — Official park page.