Beaver Brook Reservation
| Beaver Brook Reservation | |
| Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston | |
 Waverly Oaks
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| Country | United States |
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| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipalities | Belmont, Waltham |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) [1] |
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| Area | 303 acres (123 ha) [2] |
| Established | 1893 |
| Management | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
  Location in Massachusetts
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| Website: Beaver Brook Reservation | |
Beaver Brook Reservation is a public recreation area managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, located in Belmont and Waltham, Massachusetts. The state park was the first reservation established by the Metropolitan Park Commission;[3] it was created in 1893 to protect a stand of 22 ancient white oak trees known as the Waverly Oaks.[4]
Points of interest
A portion of the reservation comprises land once owned by the landscape architect Robert Morris Copeland (1830-1874),[5] whose 19th-century home sits within the park. Other points of historical interest include a monument to the Waverly Oaks (once defended from destruction by landscape architect Charles Eliot) and the remains of a 19th-century fulling mill.[3]
Activities and amenities
In addition to a bike path, playing fields, woodlands, wetlands, a cascading waterfall, wading pool, and fishing opportunities, the reservation offers programs on wildlife and cultural history. Restrooms and a tot lot are also available.[3]
References
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External links
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Beaver Brook Reservation Department of Conservation and Recreation
