Charles River Peninsula
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Charles River Peninsula
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 The reserve in April |
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| location | Massachusetts , United States | |
| surface | 12.1 ha | |
| Geographical location | 42 ° 16 ' N , 71 ° 16' W | |
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| Setup date | 1960 | |
| administration | The Trustees of Reservations | |
The 30 acres (12.1 ha ) Charles River Peninsula ( English Charles River Peninsula ) is a property that is fully designated as a nature reserve in the city of Needham in the state of Massachusetts in the United States , which is administered by the organization The Trustees of Reservations .
The area served as pastureland for more than 100 years and was given to the Trustees in 1960. A complementary donation of further areas took place in 1994. The peninsula is formed by a nearly 180 ° turn of the eponymous Charles River and consists mainly of an open green area, the banks of which are lined with birch , hemlock and beech . A narrow footpath leads along the shore.
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) offers boat rentals near the parking lot. There are two landing stages within the reserve.
See also
Individual evidence
- ^ Property History. The Trustees of Reservations , accessed November 15, 2013 .
- ^ About Charles River Peninsula. The Trustees of Reservations , accessed November 15, 2013 .
