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Breakheart Reservation is a public recreation area covering 652 acres (264 ha) in the towns of Saugus and Wakefield, Massachusetts. The reservation features a hardwood forest, two freshwater lakes, a winding stretch of the Saugus River , and scenic views of Boston and rural New England from rocky hilltops.
Benjamin Newhall Johnson (June 19, 1856 – February 19, 1932) was an American attorney and historian who owned what would become Breakheart Reservation.He was also President of the Lynn Historical Society for 25 years and the President-General of the Sons of the American Revolution from 1931 to 1932.
In 1934, Breakheart Hill Forest, a private hunting retreat located in North Saugus, was purchased by the Metropolitan District Commission for use as a state park. [26] Shortly after purchasing Breakheart, the MDC turned the land over to the Civilian Conservation Corps , which built roads and trails, planted trees, and restored two dams on the ...
Camp Nihan offers free environmental education programs for schools and nonprofit organizations. It is now part of Breakheart Reservation and contains sixty five acres of woodland forest, marsh and a spring fed pond. The Saugus River flows through the camp property providing habitats for animals such as heron and mallards.
Breakheart Reservation: Essex, Middlesex: 652 acres 264 ha: 1934: Silver Lake, Pearce Lake, Saugus River: The reservation is hardwood forest principally used for birding, fishing and hiking. Brimfield State Forest: Hampden
Breakheart Reservation, a Massachusetts state park Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Breakheart .
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Walden Pond State Reservation in Concord The Division of State Parks is responsible for the maintenance and management of over 310,000 acres (1,250 km 2 ) of state-owned forests and parks. These areas are designated as either Woodlands, Parklands, or Reserves, and are managed to maintain specific land-use characteristics. [ 4 ]