Lake Rico
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Lake Rico is a 166 acre (0.67177876 km²) freshwater lake
within Massasoit State Park
in Taunton, Massachusetts
. The lake takes up about nearly a quarter of Massasoit State Park. There are many coves, minor islands, and a few major islands located within the lake. Much of its coastline is heavily forested, although there is a non-designated beach area located at Lake Rico's southeastern coast.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
within Massasoit State Park
Massasoit State Park
Massasoit State Park is a Massachusetts state park located in Taunton and Lakeville. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation .-Description:...
in Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the seat of Bristol County and the hub of the Greater Taunton Area. The city is located south of Boston, east of Providence, north of Fall River and west of Plymouth. The City of Taunton is situated on the Taunton River...
. The lake takes up about nearly a quarter of Massasoit State Park. There are many coves, minor islands, and a few major islands located within the lake. Much of its coastline is heavily forested, although there is a non-designated beach area located at Lake Rico's southeastern coast.