32 Hancock St, Hanson, MA 02341, USA
Hanson Recreation: (781) 293-2333
Owned By: Town of Hanson
Hancock Street Playground in Hanson is a small grassy property in a neighborhood setting. It offers a basketball court, a multi-purpose field, and a Little League field. Located in the village of Monponsett.
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 and the Mattakeeset band of the Massachusett share information on their websites.
Habitats and Wildlife
An open, grassy property surrounded by pine, oak and maples trees.
This park is situated within the watershed of Stump Brook. Stump Pond, nearby, was created when the only natural outlet from Monponsett Pond, known as Stump Brook or Herring Brook, was dammed for water power. Stump Brook flows to Robbins Pond in Halifax, a source of the Satucket River. The Satucket is a significant headwater tributary to the Taunton River.
Historic Site: No
Park: Yes
Beach: No
Boat Launch: No
Lifeguards: No
Size: 1.19 acres
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Limited roadside parking.
Cost: Free
Facilities:
Baseball field, basketball court.
Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Please clean up after your pet!
Boat Ramp: No
ADA Access: No
Scenic Views: No
Waterbody/Watershed: Stump Brook (Taunton River watershed)