Meshanticut, Rhode Island facts for kids
Meshanticut is a neighborhood located in Cranston, Rhode Island, in the United States. It is a residential area found on the western side of Cranston.
The name Meshanticut comes from the Narragansett Native American language. It means "place of woods." This neighborhood has many different types of houses, including Victorian homes, small cottages, and Cape Cod style houses.
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Meshanticut State Park and Lake
The most important part of the Meshanticut neighborhood is Meshanticut State Park. This park surrounds Meshanticut Lake, which is a small lake.
Activities at the Lake
Meshanticut Lake is a popular spot for outdoor activities.
- In the summer, people enjoy fishing in the lake.
- In the winter, when the lake freezes, it becomes a great place for ice skating.
- A road goes all the way around the lake, which is perfect for walking and jogging.
History of the Park
Meshanticut State Park was given to the Metropolitan Parks Commission of Cranston in 1910. The person who gifted it was John Dean. Before this, the land had been part of the Dean family's large property since the 1870s. The Dean family owned this part of Cranston, west of Garden City, for many years.
Cranston High School West
Cranston High School West (CHSW) is located in the Meshanticut area. This high school also includes the Cranston Area Career and Technical Center (CACTC). This center helps students learn special skills for different jobs and careers.
