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Newton Park and Conservation Lands
LOCATION: Newtonville
Location
and driving directions on Google Maps for entrance at:
Sargent Park
Access is via a path next to the driveway of the last house on the right.
Newton Conservators trail map (Buy a copy of our trail guide)
Other maps and aerial
photos: Newton Assessor Bing
SIZE:
0.5 acres
LONGEST WALK : 0.1 mile (no marked trails)
ACQUIRED: 2005
ADMINISTERED BY: Newton Conservators
FEATURES:
Hyde Brook runs through this woodsy hollow
surrounded by back yards. Wildlife include deer,
coyotes, wild turkeys, and warblers.
From a Conservators board member: "That's my old neighborhood. I first started bird watching as a kid by climbing a huge pine tree there, and being totally amazed by all the spring warblers."
HISTORY:
1970s
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Tony and Pam Awtrey purchased their
house at 31 Park Street and a one-acre lot
behind them that fronted on Park Street.. |
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The lot was subdivided, and the Awtreys donated the rear parcel of land to Newton Conservators for conservation, public enjoyment, and nature study. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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