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Newton Park and Conservation Lands
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Hunnewell Woods and Park
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LOCATION: Newton Corner
Location
and driving directions on Google Maps for entrances at:
Newton Street (Brighton) Grasmere Street
Newton Conservators trail map (Buy a copy of our trail guide)
Other maps and aerial
photos: Newton Assessor Bing USGS
SIZE: Woods, 1.7 acres; Park, 4.8 acres
LONGEST WALK : 0.6 miles
ACQUIRED: Woods, 1979; Park, 1969
ADMINISTERED BY:
Park - Parks and Recreation
Woods - Conservation Commission
FEATURES:
Park featuring wildflowers, deciduous
trees and typical suburban wildlife. Path along
wooded slope leads to a playground.
HISTORY:
| 1640s |
Land likely farmed by early Newton
settlers, who lived near Washington Street
between Newton Corner and Oak Square. |
| 1964 |
City sold northern parcel for turnpike
extension. |
| 1969 |
After nearby residents petitioned for a
playground, the City repurchased part. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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