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Braintree Veterans Memorial

1 John F Kennedy Memorial Dr, Braintree, MA 02184, USA

Town of Braintree: 781-794-8000

Owned By: Town of Braintree

The Braintree Veterans Memorial is a narrow, grassy park adjacent to the Town Hall. It features benches, memorials and a time-capsule. Also known as the Braintree Town Hall Mall.

Features

This land is within the region of the Massachusett (or Massachuseuk). To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Massachusett tribe at Ponkapoag shares information on its website. 

Trail Description

A paved sidewalk extends along the edge of the park.

Habitats and Wildlife

This grassy park is lined with oak and maple trees. It is located within the watershed of the Monatiquot River.

The Monatiquot River rises in Braintree, at the confluence of the Farm and Cochato Rivers, within the Braintree Municipal Golf Course. It flows northeast for 4.9 miles before merging with Smelt Brook to form the Fore River. The Fore River serves as the boundary between the towns of Weymouth and Braintree. It flows for about 3 miles, into Quincy, where it meets Town River, and then flows for another 2 miles into Hingham Bay. In its final few miles, the Fore River is nearly a mile wide in some places. Follow the Fore River Watershed Association more information about the Monatiquot and Fore Rivers.

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  • A photograph of a a few benches on a lawn, with a brick building in the background.
  • A photograph of a grassy park with a brick and granite memorial.
  • A photograph of a time capsule made from stones and concrete, with decorative plantings.
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  • A photograph of a grassy park with a brick building in the background.
1 John F Kennedy Memorial Dr, Braintree, MA 02184, USA

Historic Site: No

Park: Yes

Beach: No

Boat Launch: No

Lifeguards: No

Size: 0.5 acre

Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Parking: On-site parking at Braintree Town Hall.

Cost: Free

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Facilities:

Benches, memorials.

Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Scoop the poop.

Boat Ramp: No

ADA Access: Yes

Scenic Views: No

Waterbody/Watershed: Monatiquot River (Fore River watershed)

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