Norumbega Park, Former amusement park in Newton, United States.
The recreation area includes trails through meadows, steep pine-covered riverbanks, and a wooded knoll overlooking the Charles River across 13 acres.
The park operated from 1897 until 1963, established by the Commonwealth Avenue Street Railway to increase patronage on their Boston-Auburndale trolley line.
The Totem Pole Ballroom, transformed from the Great Steel Theater in 1930, became a national radio broadcast venue for swing era performances.
Visitors can rent canoes and kayaks from the historic boathouse near the park, with designated parking spaces for boat launching activities.
The park contains tagged honorary trees and shrubs in the meadow, providing educational information about local plant species.
Location: Newton
GPS coordinates: 42.34620,-71.26020
Latest update: May 22, 2025 00:04
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