State Park · Massachusetts, United States

Upper Charles River Reservation

Upper Charles River Reservation is a state park in Massachusetts, United States, covering 863 acres (349 ha).

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State Park · Massachusetts, United States

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Park facts

Park typeState Park
LocationMiddlesex , Norfolk , Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Area863 acres (349 ha)
Coordinates42.2722° N, 71.1744° W
Managed byMassachusetts state park system

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About Upper Charles River Reservation

The Upper Charles River Reservation is a Massachusetts state park encompassing portions of the banks of the Charles River between the Watertown Dam in Watertown and Riverdale Park in Dedham and the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. It includes land in the communities of Watertown, Waltham, Newton, Weston, Wellesley, Needham, Dedham, and Boston. Some of the Charles River Reservation Parkways also fall within the park boundaries. The Charles River Bike Path follows the river through much of the reservation.

Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Upper Charles River Reservation?

Upper Charles River Reservation is in Massachusetts, United States (42.2722° N, 71.1744° W).

How big is Upper Charles River Reservation?

Upper Charles River Reservation covers 863 acres (349 ha).

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