161 Lake Drive, Plymouth, MA, USA
Plymouth Parks & Forestry: 508-830-4162, ext. 12116
https://plymouthma.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=11287
Owned By: Town of Plymouth
Plymouth’s Huntley Playground is a small, partially fenced-in playground in a neighborhood setting with short nature trail to Mare Pond. It is also known as Buttermilk Bay Playground. Shady setting, surrounded by trees.
Features
Established in 1980, this park was dedicated to the memory of Charles and Marion Huntley.
This land is within the region of the Wampanoag. To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Herring Pond Wampanoag and the Mashpee Wampanoag share information on their websites.
Trail Description
A very short trail extends behind the playground, downhill and through the woods to a spot overlooking Mare Pond.
Habitats and Wildlife
This property is within the watershed of Red Brook, which flows through Plymouth and Wareham into Buttermilk Bay, between Bourne and Wareham. A 2-mile natural channel connects Buttermilk Bay to Buzzards Bay.
Pleasantly shady, this playground is surrounded by pines and oaks on 3 sides.
Historic Site: No
Park: Yes
Beach: No
Boat Launch: No
Lifeguards: No
Size: 0.5 acre
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Limited roadside parking (3 vehicles).
Cost: Free
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Facilities:
Benches, play structure, swings, zip line.
Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Please clean up after your pet!
Boat Ramp: No
ADA Access: No
Scenic Views: Yes
Waterbody/Watershed: Red Brook (Buzzards Bay)