28 May St, Braintree, MA 02184, USA
Braintree Parks & Recreation: (781) 794-8900
Owned By: Town of Braintree
The 4.5-acre Abraham Lincoln Park in East Braintree is a grassy facility on a hillside with a playground, a basketball court, a 0.25-mile paved walking loop, and picnic tables. In the winter, the hill may be suitable for sledding.
Features
Suitable for younger children, the playground has a rubber surface. Situated in a neighborhood, the park is almost entirely fenced in.
This land is within the region of the Massachusett (or Massachuseuk). To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Massachusett tribe at Ponkapoag shares information on its website.
Trail Description
This park features a 0.25-mile paved walking trail that goes up and down a moderate hill.
Habitats and Wildlife
This grassy property with scattered oak and pine trees is situated in the watershed of the Monatiquot River. The Monatiquot River rises in Braintree, at the confluence of the Farm and Cochato Rivers, within the Braintree Municipal Golf Course. It flows northeast for 4.9 miles before merging with Smelt Brook to form the Fore River.
The Fore River serves as the boundary line between the towns of Weymouth and Braintree. It flows for about 3 miles, into Quincy, where it meets the Town River, and then flows for another 2 miles into Hingham Bay. In its final few miles, the Fore River is nearly a mile wide in some places. We encourage you to follow and support the Fore River Watershed Association.
Historic Site: No
Park: Yes
Beach: No
Boat Launch: No
Lifeguards: No
Size: 4.5 acres
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Limited roadside parking on Hobart and May Streets.
Cost: Free
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Facilities:
Basketball court, playground for younger children, benches, picnic tables, paved walking loop.
Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Always clean up after your dog!
Boat Ramp: No
ADA Access: Yes
Scenic Views: No
Waterbody/Watershed: Monatiquot River (Fore River watershed)