State Park · Massachusetts, United States
Halibut Point State Park
Halibut Point State Park is a state park in Massachusetts, United States, covering 55.0 acres (22.3 ha), established in 1981.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Essex 42°41′22″N 70°37′59″W / 42.68944°N 70.63306°W / 42.68944; -70.63306 ( Halibut Point State Park ), Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 55.0 acres (22.3 ha) |
| Established | 1981 |
| Coordinates | 42.6895° N, 70.6330° 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 Halibut Point State Park
Halibut Point State Park and Halibut Point Reservation are adjacent parcels of conserved, oceanside land located on Cape Ann in the town of Rockport, Massachusetts. Once the Babson Farm granite quarry, the properties are cooperatively managed by the Trustees of Reservations and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation . The adjacent Sea Rocks area is owned by the town of Rockport and is also open to the public.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Rockport, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Rockport |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 29.6 miles away
- Portland International Jetport (PWM) · Portland, United States · 68.1 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 78.0 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Halibut Point State Park?
Halibut Point State Park is in Massachusetts, United States (42.6895° N, 70.6330° W).
When was Halibut Point State Park established?
Halibut Point State Park was established in 1981, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Halibut Point State Park?
Halibut Point State Park covers 55.0 acres (22.3 ha).
How do I get to Halibut Point State Park?
The nearest town is Rockport, Massachusetts. located in the town of Rockport.
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/Halibut_Point_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).