Ahern State Park

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
Lake Winnisquam shore, looking toward Winni Point
LocationLaconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire
Coordinates43°33′20″N 71°29′50″W
Area128 acres (52 ha)
Established1994
Administered byNew Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation
DesignationNew Hampshire state park
WebsiteAhern State Park

History

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
  1. "Dubois — Ahern State Park, a Jewel in the Lakes Region". Laconia Daily Sun. September 1, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
  2. "Laconia State School History". Community Support Network, Inc. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
  3. "Visitor's Guide to Ahern State Park in New Hampshire". Outdoor Basecamp. May 28, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
  4. "Ahern State Park". New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved August 2, 2020.


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