Ahern State Park is a 128-acre (52 ha) state protected area in Laconia on Lake Winnisquam in New Hampshire's Lakes Region.[1] It is open year-round and offers hiking, non-motorized boating, biking, and fishing. It features 3,500 feet (1,100 m) of lake shoreline.
| Ahern State Park | |
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 Lake Winnisquam shore, looking toward Winni Point | |
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| Location | Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 43°33′20″N 71°29′50″W / 43.5555°N 71.4973°W |
| Area | 128 acres (52 ha) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Administered by | New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation |
| Designation | New Hampshire state park |
| Website | Ahern State Park |
History edit
The property was originally part of Laconia State School, originally known as the New Hampshire School for Feebleminded Children, which opened in 1903 and closed in 1991.[2][3] The state reserved 128 acres (52 ha) as Governor's State Park in 1994 and renamed it Ahern State Park in 1998.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Dubois — Ahern State Park, a Jewel in the Lakes Region". Laconia Daily Sun. September 1, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
- ^ "Laconia State School History". Community Support Network, Inc. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
- ^ "Visitor's Guide to Ahern State Park in New Hampshire". Outdoor Basecamp. May 28, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
- ^ "Ahern State Park". New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
External links edit
- Ahern State Park New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
- Ahern State Park Map New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
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