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Huntley Playground

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.

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161 Lake Drive, Plymouth, MA, USA

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)

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