State Park · Massachusetts, United States
Dighton Rock State Park
Dighton Rock State Park is a state park in Massachusetts, United States, covering 98.0 acres (39.7 ha), established in 1955.
State Park · Massachusetts, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Bristol 41°48′46″N 71°6′23″W / 41.81278°N 71.10639°W / 41.81278; -71.10639 ( Dighton Rock State Park ), Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 98.0 acres (39.7 ha) |
| Established | 1955 |
| Coordinates | 41.8114° N, 71.1072° W |
| Managed by | Massachusetts state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Dighton Rock State Park
Dighton Rock State Park is a public recreation area and historic preserve located on the eastern shore of the Taunton River in the town of Berkley, Massachusetts. The 98-acre (40 ha) state park is the site of a small museum that houses the Dighton Rock, an 11-foot-high (3.4 m) glacial erratic, covered with petroglyphs, that once sat on the banks of the river. It is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Berkley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Berkley |
Airports near this park
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- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 17.5 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 38.4 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 81.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dighton Rock State Park?
Dighton Rock State Park is in Massachusetts, United States (41.8114° N, 71.1072° W).
When was Dighton Rock State Park established?
Dighton Rock State Park was established in 1955, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Dighton Rock State Park?
Dighton Rock State Park covers 98.0 acres (39.7 ha).
How do I get to Dighton Rock State Park?
The nearest town is Berkley, Massachusetts. located in the town of Berkley.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Massachusetts_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Massachusetts state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dighton_Rock_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).