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The state forest was established in 1916 and named for Harold Parker who died during his term as chairman of the State Conservation Commission. The forest is located in Essex and Middlesex counties: 60% in North Andover, 30% in Andover, 8% in North Reading, and 2% in Middleton. | The state forest was established in 1916 and named for Harold Parker who died during his term as chairman of the State Conservation Commission. The forest is located in Essex and Middlesex counties: 60% in North Andover, 30% in Andover, 8% in North Reading, and 2% in Middleton. | ||
The two natural ponds are Berry and Bear Ponds. | The two natural ponds are Berry and Bear Ponds. | ||
There are 36 miles of trails and 91 campsites. | There are 36 miles of trails and 91 campsites. | ||
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*''North Andover Citizen'', July 8, 1998, pg. 9 | |||
* [http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/harp.htm Harold Parker State Forest] | |||
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Revision as of 12:48, 4 October 2011
The state forest was established in 1916 and named for Harold Parker who died during his term as chairman of the State Conservation Commission. The forest is located in Essex and Middlesex counties: 60% in North Andover, 30% in Andover, 8% in North Reading, and 2% in Middleton. The two natural ponds are Berry and Bear Ponds.
There are 36 miles of trails and 91 campsites.
See
- North Andover Citizen, July 8, 1998, pg. 9
- Harold Parker State Forest
--Glenda 15:38, October 2, 2006 (EDT)
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