Pope John Paul II Park Reservation

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Pope John Paul II Park Reservation
Massachusetts State Park
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Location of Pope John Paul II Park
Location of Pope John Paul II Park
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Suffolk
Location Hallet St, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA
 - coordinates 42°16′47.46″N 71°2′42.89″W / 42.2798500°N 71.0452472°W / 42.2798500; -71.0452472Coordinates: 42°16′47.46″N 71°2′42.89″W / 42.2798500°N 71.0452472°W / 42.2798500; -71.0452472
Area 66 acres (27 ha)
Managed by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Nearest city Dorchester, Massachusetts
Website : Pope John Paul II Park Reservation

Pope John Paul II Park Reservation, also known as Pope Park, is a 66-acre (270,000 m2) Massachusetts state park located in Dorchester. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).[1] The park has been reclaimed from former use as site of a landfill and the Neponset Drive-In as part of the Lower Neponset River Master Plan.[2]

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Description [edit]

The park provides open space for fields, picnicking and playgrounds. The park includes a number of walking trails, and the Lower Neponset River Trail winds through the park.[3]

The park borders the Neponset River and DCR has restored a salt marsh area and planted native trees and shrubs. The area now attracts an increased variety of birds to the habitat, including Snowy Egrets and Great Blue Herons.

Recreational opportunities [edit]

  • Soccer
  • Running
  • Fishing
  • Bird Watching
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Picnic

See also [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ "Pope John Paul II Park Reservation". Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Mass. Retrieved 2009-10-17. 
  2. ^ "Neponset River Reservation". Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Mass. Retrieved 2009-10-17. 
  3. ^ Lower Neponset River Trail DCR site

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