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Watson Pond State Park

Watson Pond State Park

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Watson Pond State Park is a public recreation area occupying ten acres (4.0 ha) on the east side of Watson Pond in the northern portion of the city of Taunton, Massachusetts. The state park comprises a 300-foot (91 m) swimming beach, picnic area, bathhouse and pavilion. Fishing and non-motorized boating are offered.[2]

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In 2006, Watson Pond was reopened for swimming after being closed for 18 years as result of a high bacterial count.[3] In 2010, the park was one of a thousand places given favorable mention by the Great Places in Massachusetts Commission.[4]

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    "Watson Pond State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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    "Watson Pond State Park". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
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    "Taunton council wants longer hours, tougher parking enforcement at Watson Pond State Park". Taunton Gazette. April 19, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
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    "1,000 Places to Visit in Massachusetts". Boston.com. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
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