Rye Harbor State Park
Appearance
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Type | New Hampshire State Park |
Location | 1730 Ocean Blvd, Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire |
Coordinates | 43°00′06″N 70°44′41″W / 43.0017°N 70.7446°W |
Operated by | New Hampshire Parks and Recreation |
Website | Rye Harbor State Park |
Rye Harbor State Park is a small state park located on the Atlantic Ocean in the town of Rye, New Hampshire. Located on a grassy peninsula, the park offers scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Isles of Shoals and the town's harbor. Activities include saltwater fishing and picnicking. Amenities offered include benches, picnic tables, a small pavilion and restrooms.
The park includes the 1614 Monument, an obelisk dedicated in 2014 to Captain John Smith, who explored the coast of New England in 1614.[1][2]
References
- ^ "Official site". 1614 Monument. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ^ "Monument to John Smith's 1614 mapping voyage dedicated". Boston Globe. August 11, 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
External links
- Rye Harbor State Park- NH Division of Parks and Recreation