Tag: boat launch

  • Water Level Lowered in Stearns Reservoir, (Framingham Reservoir #1)

    Water Level Lowered in Stearns Reservoir, (Framingham Reservoir #1)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Beginning in early October (2021) and continuing for approximately four to six weeks, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
    (MWRA) will commence a drawdown of Framingham Reservoir No. 1, (also known as Stearns Reservoir.

    The water level is being lowered to accommodate work on a new operations and emergency-use only boat ramp located at Salem End Road.

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  • FREE Nature Activities at Cochituate State Park for Month of August 2011

    FREE Nature Activities at Cochituate State Park for Month of August 2011

    Cochituate State Park
    There's lots to do at Cochituate State Park!

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Between the towns of Natick, Wayland and Framingham, MA, Lake Cochituate offer many recreational summer activities including swimming, boating and fishing.

    Many locals may not realize that just a few hundred yards east of the Framingham/Natick town line, (on Rt. 30), the beach, picnic area, boat launch, snack bar and canoe/kayak rental shop are in Cochituate State Park, (which is operated by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation).

    Below is a list of fun, educational FREE summer activities for kids and families available at the park during the month of August 2011, (Tuesdays-Saturdays).

    Most of the activities have a different theme each week, so (more…)

  • FREE Kids Nature Activities at Cochituate State Park

    FREE Kids Nature Activities at Cochituate State Park

    Cochituate State Park
    There's lots to do at Cochituate State Park!

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Between the towns of Framingham, Wayland and Natick, MA, Lake Cochituate offer many recreational summer activities including swimming, boating and fishing.

    Many locals may not realize that just a few hundred yards east of the Framingham/Natick town line, (on Rt. 30), the beach, picnic area, boat launch, snack bar and canoe rental shop are in “Cochituate State Park”, which is part of the Massachusetts State Park system and operated by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation.

    Throughout the months of July and August, (Tuesdays-Saturdays), the park provides fun, educational, and FREE summer activities for kids and families!

    Most of the activities have a different theme each week, so (more…)