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WATSON POND STATE PARK
WATSON POND STATE PARK
1644 Bay Street
Taunton, Massachusetts   02780-7302

Phone: 508-822-7405
Reservations: 877-422-6762
Watson Pond State Park is a beautiful 10 acre park in Taunton. Operated seasonally, it offers swimming and picnicking. Amenities include a 300? beach, a picnic area, a bath house and a small pavilion. Easy access from Rte. 495 makes it a popular park for families and groups.

Swimming
1. Watson Pond State Park offers a 10-acre pond for swimming.
2. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer season to ensure safety.
3. The park provides a sandy beach area perfect for sunbathing and picnics.
4. Swimming is free of charge at this state-owned facility, open from dawn till dusk daily in-season.
5. Restrooms with changing facilities are available near the swim area for convenience after water activities.

Boating
The park offers a variety of boating options for visitors. Canoes, kayaks and paddle boats are available to rent on-site during the summer season. The 10-acre pond within the park is perfect for these types of watercrafts as motorized boats aren't allowed in order to maintain peace and tranquility. Fishing from your boat is also an option since the pond has various species like largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch etc., making it popular among anglers too.
Fishing
Anglers can enjoy fishing from the shoreline or a boat. The pond is home to largemouth bass and trout.



Picnicking
Watson Pond State Park offers picnic tables and grills, ideal for family outings. Enjoy your meal amidst beautiful natural surroundings.

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Located on over 100 wooded lakefront acres, overlooking Ashland State Park. Right out our front door you get to truly enjoy the great outdoors. Easy access to trails for hiking, and an area for swimming. Come and enjoy all that Ashland State Park has to offer, and stay at the Warren Center right next door.
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Directions
From Boston: Take Rte 24 south, toward Brockton. Merge onto I-495 north to exit 9, Bay St.. Turn left on Bay Street. Park entrance will be approximately 1 mile further, on the right. From New Bedford: Take Rte 140 north to Rte 24 north to I-495 north to exit 9, Bay St. Turn left on Bay Street. Park entrance will be approximately 1 mile further, on the right.

From Providence/Attleboro: Take I-95 north to I-495 south to exit 9, Bay St. Bear right onto Bay St. Park entrance will be approximately 1 mile further, on the right.

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