Cedarville, Massachusetts facts for kids
Cedarville is a small village located in the southeastern part of Plymouth, Massachusetts, in the United States. It sits right on the beautiful Cape Cod Bay. To the north, you'll find Ellisville Road and Hedges Pond. The town of Bourne is to its south. On the west side, there are two ponds called Little Herring Pond and Great Herring Pond.
The village got its name from a large swamp filled with cedar trees that was once near where the first settlers built their homes.
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Exploring Cedarville: What to Do?
Cedarville is a quiet, natural place right on Cape Cod Bay. It has lots of open spaces, including forests and ponds. It's a great spot for outdoor fun!
Fun Activities in Cedarville
- Swimming: Enjoy a dip in the bay or one of the local ponds.
- Boating: Take a boat out on the water.
- Fishing: Try to catch some fish in the ponds or the bay.
- Clamming: Look for clams along the shoreline.
Hedges Pond Recreational Area
In 2011, the town opened the Hedges Pond Recreational Area at Hedges Pond. This area is perfect for a day out. You can go swimming, use non-motorized boats like kayaks, hike on the trails, and play sports.
Shopping and More
Cedarville has a small area with businesses. It's located close to Route 3, making it easy to reach.
White Cliffs Country Club
Built in the 1980s, White Cliffs Country Club is a private community. It has a golf course right along the ocean cliffs. People often hold weddings here because of the amazing views of Cape Cod Bay. Golf tournaments are also popular at this club.
Who Lives in Cedarville?
Most of Cedarville is made up of homes where people live. About 62% of the land is residential. Many homes were built along the coast in the 1970s and 1980s. More single-family homes were built between the 1980s and 2000. Some summer cottages were even changed into homes for year-round living.
Most people living in Cedarville are white (about 93%). There are also smaller groups of Black, American Indian, Asian, and Hispanic residents, along with people of other backgrounds.
Protecting the Coastline: Cliff Erosion
Along the coast of Cape Cod, the land is slowly wearing away, a process called erosion. This has been a big issue in the Nameloc Heights neighborhood of Cedarville. The cliffs here are some of the tallest along Cape Cod Bay, reaching over 150 feet high!
What is Happening to the Cliffs?
- The cliffs are very steep, about a 45-degree angle.
- Some homes on Nameloc Road, which runs along the cliff, have actually fallen over the edge.
- In some areas, the land was disappearing by more than 10 feet each year.
How People are Helping
To try and stop the erosion, some residents have placed large stone walls, called revetments, at the bottom of the cliffs. These stones help protect the land from the ocean waves.
