Cochituate State Park facts for kids
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Lake Cochituate
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 Cochituate State Park
Location in Massachusetts
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| Location | Natick, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 872 acres (353 ha) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Operator | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Cochituate State Park |
Cochituate State Park is a Massachusetts day-use state park located on Lake Cochituate in the town of Natick. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Activities and amenities
The park offers motor boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, fishing, picnicking, and swimming. The park encompasses three sections of Lake Cochituate called the North, Middle and South lakes with different restrictions applying to each. Boat rentals are available in summer. The scenic Snake Brook Trail is used for hiking and biking year-round. The South Lake is host to Wellesley HS, Wayland HS, and Lincoln-Sudbury HS Sailing Teams from March through May.
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