Fowl Meadow
3.8 (5)park
3.8 (5)A Neponset River wetland that joins the Blue Hills to form a critical wildlife haven for Greater Boston.
Description
Stretching through Canton, Hyde Park, and Milton, the floodplain system plays a vital role in protecting Greater Boston against flooding. In 1992, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts designated it part of the Fowl Meadow and Ponkapoag Bog Area of Critical Environmental Concern, recognizing its ecological, hydrological, and recreational importance.