Charles River Peninsula

Charles River Peninsula
The peninsula in April, looking inland.
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LocationNeedham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Coordinates42°15′23″N 71°16′0″W / 42.25639°N 71.26667°W / 42.25639; -71.26667
Area30 acres (12 ha)
OwnerTrustees of Reservations
WebsiteCharles River Peninsula

The Charles River Peninsula is a 30-acre (12 ha) nature preserve in Needham, Massachusetts owned and managed by the Trustees of Reservations. The Charles River turns nearly 180 degrees, creating the peninsula. A 20-acre (8 ha) field on the peninsula was farmed for roughly a century. The original acreage was given in 1960; additional land was given in 1994. [1]

The property includes a loop hiking trail and a boat launch. [2]

  • View of the river
    View of the river
  • Field of milkweed in the fall
    Field of milkweed in the fall

References

  1. ^ "Charles River Peninsula". The Trustees of Reservations. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  2. ^ "Charles River Peninsula trail map" (PDF). The Trustees of Reservations. Retrieved May 31, 2021.


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