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Charles River Peninsula
Nature preserve in Needham, Massachusetts, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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Charles River Peninsula | |
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![]() The peninsula in April, looking inland. | |
Location | Needham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Coordinates | 42°15′23″N 71°16′0″W |
Area | 30 acres (12 ha) |
Owner | Trustees of Reservations |
Website | Charles River Peninsula |
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The property includes a loop hiking trail and a boat launch. [2]