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Newton Conservators
Parks and Open Space Acquired with Conservators' Assistance
1968-1979
Webster Conservation Area
(113 acres total). Including original 103 acres, 1968; Webster Vale, 1973;
Houghton Garden
, 1979.
1971
Ordway Park
donated to Conservators by bequest from the Ordway estate. The Conservators are the solely responsible for maintaining this park.
1976
Norumbega Park Conservation Area
(13 acres )
1978
Kennard Conservation Area
(32 acres )
1979
Dolan Pond Conservation Area
(8 acres). Addition of over 28 acres to the original 27 acres of what is now
Nahanton Park
1979-85
Saw Mill Brook Conservation Area
(20 acres total). Acquired in three parcels: 1979, 1982, 1985
1981
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
(71 acres )
1982
Addition of 16 acres to
Kennard Park
1983
Cold Spring Park
(addition and the development of the Beacon St. side)
1983
Flowed Meadow Conservation Area: 6.85 acres attached to the original (1893)
Auburndale Park
1989
Nahanton Park
developed: 57 acres
1996
Weeks Field & Park developed: 13 acres
2001
Community Preservation Act Passed
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