Chestnut Hill Reservation

Chestnut Hill Reservation is a public recreation area and historic preserve surrounding the Chestnut Hill Reservoir in the Chestnut Hill and Brighton neighborhoods of Boston, Massachusetts. The reserve is part of the Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a City of Boston Landmark. It is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.[3]

Chestnut Hill Reservation
Location in Massachusetts
LocationBoston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates42°20′07″N 71°09′29″W[1]
Area120 acres (49 ha)[2]
Elevation131 ft (40 m)[1]
EstablishedUnspecified
Governing bodyMassachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
WebsiteChestnut Hill Reservation

Activities and amenities

A one-mile walking path encircles the reservoir.[2] Shoreline fishing is offered. The Reilly Memorial Recreation Center beside the reservoir has a swimming pool and skating rink.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Chestnut Hill Reservoir". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Chestnut Hill Reservation". Newton Park and Conservation Lands. Newton Conservators. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
  3. "Chestnut Hill Reservation". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
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