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Forest Trails

Harry Jason Jr. Park

Center St, Plympton, MA 02367, USA

Town of Plympton: 781-585-3220

Owned By: Town of Plympton

This 53-acre property features grassy fields and forest trails. It abuts Colchester Brook on its southern border. Used primarily for scouting activities, including camping. Horse-friendly.

Features

This land is within the region of the Wampanoag tribe.

Trail Description

There is a network of unmarked trails through the woods of at least 0.5 mile. You’ll find trailheads off the largest field, where the soccer net stands.

Habitats and Wildlife

The woods here are primarily pine, red maple, black gum, holly and beech, with the occasional hemlock. There are a few open grassy areas and a fair amount of blueberry shrubs.

Colchester Brook, a tributary to the Winnetuxet River, flows along the southern border of the property. The Winnetuxet River originates in Carver, near the Cole Mill site, and flows west through Plympton and Halifax to the Taunton River.

Center St, Plympton, MA 02367, USA

Historic Site: No

Park: Yes

Beach: No

Boat Launch: No

Lifeguards: No

Size: 53.2 acres

Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Parking: Limited on-site parking.

Cost: Free

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Facilities:

Flagpole, benches, soccer net.

Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Scoop the poop!

Boat Ramp: No

ADA Access: No

Scenic Views: Yes

Waterbody/Watershed: Colchester Brook (Taunton River watershed)

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