| Charles River Peninsula | |
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The peninsula in April, looking inland. | |
![]() Interactive map of Charles River Peninsula | |
| Location | Needham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 42°15′23″N71°16′0″W / 42.25639°N 71.26667°W /42.25639; -71.26667 |
| Area | 30 acres (12 ha) |
| Owner | Trustees of Reservations |
| Website | Charles River Peninsula |
TheCharles River Peninsula is a 30-acre (12 ha)nature preserve inNeedham, Massachusetts owned and managed by theTrustees of Reservations. TheCharles River turns nearly 180 degrees, creating thepeninsula. A 20-acre (8 ha) field on the peninsula was farmed for roughly a century. The original acreage was given in 1960; additional land was given in 1994.[1]
The property includes a loop hiking trail and a boat launch.[2]
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