Watson Pond State Park facts for kids
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The pavilion at Watson Pond
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 Watson Pond State Park
Location in Massachusetts
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| Location | Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Governing body | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Watson Pond State Park |
Watson Pond State Park is a public recreation area occupying ten acres (4.0 ha) on the east side of Watson Pond in the northern portion of the city of Taunton, Massachusetts. The state park comprises a 300-foot (91 m) swimming beach, picnic area, bathhouse and pavilion. Fishing and non-motorized boating are offered.
In the news
In 2006, Watson Pond was reopened for swimming after being closed for 18 years as result of a high bacterial count. In 2010, the park was one of a thousand places given favorable mention by the Great Places in Massachusetts Commission.
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