Boonville Heritage Museum (Rivers, Rails & Trails Museum) | Kansas City

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Landmark: Boonville Heritage Museum (Rivers, Rails & Trails Museum)
City: Kansas City
Country: USA Missouri
Continent: North America

Boonville Heritage Museum (Rivers, Rails & Trails Museum), Kansas City, USA Missouri, North America

Silver Lake Park is a public recreational area situated in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Visual Characteristics

The park features a 130-acre body of water, Silver Lake, with a shoreline composed of mixed deciduous and coniferous trees. The terrain includes open grassy areas and wooded sections. The lake bottom is primarily silt and sand.

Location & Access Logistics

Silver Lake Park is located approximately 3 miles west of Haverhill's city center. Access is via Lake Street, which connects to Route 125. Ample parking is available in designated lots throughout the park. The Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) bus route 23 stops at the intersection of Lake Street and West Main Street, a 0.5-mile walk to the park entrance.

Historical & Ecological Origin

Silver Lake was originally a natural pond that was dammed in the late 19th century to create a reservoir for industrial water supply. The surrounding land was later acquired by the city and developed into a public park in the mid-20th century. Ecologically, it is a freshwater lake supporting a variety of fish and waterfowl.

Key Highlights & Activities

Activities include fishing from designated piers, boating (non-motorized vessels permitted), and picnicking at established sites. Hiking trails of varying difficulty are present within the wooded areas. Swimming is permitted in a designated area during the summer months.

Infrastructure & Amenities

Restrooms are available at the main pavilion and near the boat launch. Shaded picnic tables are located throughout the park. Cell phone signal (4G) is generally available. No on-site food vendors operate within the park; however, convenience stores are located within a 1-mile radius on West Main Street.

Best Time to Visit

For photography, early morning or late afternoon offers optimal lighting conditions on the lake. The best months for outdoor activities are May through October, with July and August being warmest. High tide is not a factor for lake access. Low water levels can occur during prolonged dry spells in late summer.

Facts & Legends

A local anecdote suggests that the lake's name originates from the shimmering appearance of its surface on clear days, rather than any historical silver mining activity in the area. The deepest point of the lake is approximately 25 feet.