Reid State Park
Donated in 1946, Reid State Park is the first saltwater beach to be state-owned.
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Reid State Park Details
Donated in 1946, Reid State Park is the first saltwater beach to be state-owned. With large sandy beaches and dunes, this park is unique to the state and was created under the premise of preserving the rare land forever. Sitting on a total of 770 acres, visitors can hike and explore the marshes and rocky tidal pools, as well as take in views of the surrounding lighthouses. With its unique landscape, the beaches are the home and nesting ground to endangered birds like the piping plover and least tern. Facilities: Picnic Area, Parking, Group Picnic Shelter, Grill, Restrooms
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Nearby Parks Around Reid State Park
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Reid State Park
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1.2 mi away
Morse Pond Preserve
As a connector between multiple other conservation areas, including Reid State Park, the 260 acres of Morse Pond Preserve is a great place to escape to the woods for a hike.
1.5 mi away
Berry Woods Preserve
A 3.9-mile trail network with passage to a pond and its surrounding salt marsh and wetland habitat.
1.5 mi away
Josephine Newman Audubon Sanctuary
A thriving location surrounded by salt marshes, visitors are more than welcome to walk, hike, snowshoe, or cross country ski through the sanctuary.
