Pope John Paul II Park Reservation, State park in Dorchester, Boston, US.
The Pope John Paul II Park Reservation extends across 66 acres along the Neponset River, featuring walking trails, sports fields, and playgrounds.
The park opened in 2001 after transforming a former landfill and drive-in theater site into a public recreational space through environmental restoration.
The park received its name to commemorate Pope John Paul II's first Mass in the United States during his 1979 visit to Boston.
Visitors can access free parking facilities and enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, bird watching, and soccer from dawn until dusk.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation restored salt marshes and planted native vegetation, creating habitats for snowy egrets and great blue herons.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 2001
Website: https://www.mass.gov/locations/pope-john-paul-ii-park-reservation
Website: https://mass.gov/locations/pope-john-paul-ii-park-reservation
GPS coordinates: 42.27990,-71.04520
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:12
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