Pope John Paul II Park Reservation

IUCN Category V - Protected Landscape / Seascape

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Named after John Paul II Pope John Paul II Park area reservation or shortly Pope Park is a 66 acres ( 26.7 ha) of large state park in Boston's Dorchester, Massachusetts in the United States. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR ) and is part of the Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston. On the site of the current protected area formerly a landfill, as well as a drive-in theater were. The designation as a state park is part of the Lower Neponset River Master Plan.

Description

In the park there are many open areas with picnic and play areas. There are several hiking trails, including the Lower Neponset River Trail. Furthermore, there are opportunities to play football, fishing, walking and bird watching. The park is adjacent to the Neponset River. The DCR has restored an area of ​​salt marshes in the conservation area and replanted locally occurring trees and shrubs. Today, the area attracts an increasing variety of birds, including jewelery and Canada herons.