Blue Hills Reservation Parkways
Blue Hills Reservation Parkways, Historic parkway network in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Description
The Blue Hills Reservation Parkways system is a network of six connected roads that spreads across several towns and provides access to trails, viewpoints, and recreation areas. The roads were designed in the late 1800s as a unified parkway plan.
History
The roads were created in the late 1800s as part of a new movement for public green spaces and roadway systems. These design ideas later influenced the development of similar parks across many other American cities.
Culture
The parkways show the landscape design style of the late 1800s as you drive or walk through them. They link different parts of the region and allow visitors to experience nature in an organized way.
Practical
You can drive through the parkways or explore them on foot, with several entry points at different locations. Best visit during dry weather, as rain can make some roads slippery.
Did you know?
A scientific observatory within the reservation has been collecting weather data since 1885 and maintains one of the longest continuous climate records on the continent. These records help scientists today understand long-term weather and climate trends.
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