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Massasoit State Park
Middle Pond, Massasoit State Park, Taunton MA.jpg
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Massasoit State Park is located in Massachusetts
Massasoit State Park
Massasoit State Park
Location in Massachusetts
Location Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Area 1,207 acres (4.88 km2)
Elevation 39 ft (12 m)
Established Unspecified
Governing body Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Website Massasoit State Park

Massasoit State Park is a public recreation area located on the southeast side of the city of Taunton, Massachusetts, with some parklands spilling into the adjacent town of Lakeville. The state park encompasses more than 1200 heavily wooded acres that include six lakes and ponds (Lake Rico, Furnace Pond, King's Pond, Middle Pond, Little Bearhole Pond, and Big Bearhole Pond) and numerous cranberry bogs.

Features

Lake Rico, Taunton MA
Lake Rico

The park has an extensive trail system for walking, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and equestrian use. A launch for non-motorized boats is located at the north end of Lake Rico. A fisherman's landing is found on Big Bearhole Pond. Hunting is available on a restricted basis.

2008 lightning strike

A lightning strike in 2008 disabled the park's underground electric system, resulting in the closure of much of the park. Interior sections were reopened to vehicular traffic in 2015, with the reopening of the park's 126-site campground in remaining as a long-term goal, according to officials. The park later reopened completely in 2018.

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