Dorchester Shores Reservation
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| Dorchester Shores Reservation | |
| Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Massachusetts |
| Region | Suffolk County |
| Municipality | Boston |
| Location | Morrissey Boulevard |
| - coordinates | 42°17′50″N 71°2′44″W / 42.29722°N 71.04556°W |
| Area | 41.3 acres (17 ha) [1] |
  Location of Dorchester Shores Reservation
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| Website: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/dorc_sh.htm | |
Dorchester Shores Reservation is a Massachusetts state park located in Boston. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. It consists of three areas totaling 41.3 acres (16.7 ha) along the eastern edge of the Dorchester section of Boston.[1][2]
[edit] Description
Dorchester Shores Reservation comprises two beaches and a park along the extended mouth of the Neponset River. The components of Dorchester Shores Reservation are as follows:
- Malibu Beach
- Tenean Beach
- Victory Road Park
[edit] Recreational Opportunities
- Bathhouse
- Concessions
- Fishing
- First Aid
- Information
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Swimming
[edit] References
- ^ a b Protected and recreational open space datalayer, Office of Geographic and Environmental Information (MassGIS), Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs - http://www.mass.gov/mgis/dd-over.htm
- ^ "Dorchester Shores Reservation". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/dorc_sh.htm. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
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