State Park · Massachusetts, United States
Nickerson State Park
Nickerson State Park is a state park in Massachusetts, United States, covering 1,967 acres (796 ha), established in 1934.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 1,967 acres (796 ha) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Coordinates | 41.7611° N, 70.0333° 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 Nickerson State Park
Nickerson State Park is a public recreation area of more than 1,900 acres (770 ha) located on Cape Cod in Brewster, Massachusetts, United States. The park's sandy soil and scrub pines surround many kettle ponds which are dependent on groundwater and precipitation. The largest of these are Cliff Pond (the largest at 0.7 miles (1.1 km) across), Flax Pond, Little Cliff Pond, and Higgins Pond. Ruth Pond, Keeler's Pond, Eel Pond, and Triangle Pond provide additional water habitats.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 65.0 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 71.8 miles away
- Portland International Jetport (PWM) · Portland, United States · 131.0 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nickerson State Park?
Nickerson State Park is in Massachusetts, United States (41.7611° N, 70.0333° W).
When was Nickerson State Park established?
Nickerson State Park was established in 1934, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Nickerson State Park?
Nickerson State Park covers 1,967 acres (796 ha).
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/Nickerson_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).