Fall River Heritage State Park sits on the shoreline of the Taunton River in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA, next to the Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge and across from the World War II Battleship the USS Massachusetts (BB-59). Eight and a half acres in size, it is a common place for residents of the city to relax and enjoy the beauty of Battleship Cove. In the summer time, the park's 3-acre (12,000 m2) meadow is filled with summer concerts, outdoor movies, festivals (such as Fall River Celebrates America), and families looking for a spot to picnic. Located adjacent to the park is an antique carousel and the Battleship Cove community sailing program. Fall River Heritage State Park is managed and maintained by Massachusetts' Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
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