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Arlington's Great Meadows

Arlington, MassachusettsLexington, MassachusettsProtected areas of Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Arlingtons Great Meadows, July 2010, Lexington MA
Arlingtons Great Meadows, July 2010, Lexington MA

Arlington's Great Meadows is a 183-acre (74 ha) meadow located adjacent to the Minuteman Bikeway in Lexington, Massachusetts. The meadow was once the site of a dairy farm, which was used for livestock and crop harvesting. In 1871, Great Meadows was acquired by the town of Arlington, Massachusetts for use as a water storage area for the Mystic River. After being drained in the early 20th century, it was turned into a protected area for wildlife. It currently remains a nature preserve and serves as a popular recreational area, and an important piece in local flood control.

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Arlington's Great Meadows
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Massachusetts, United States
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Arlingtons Great Meadows, July 2010, Lexington MA
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