Breakheart Reservation

Breakheart Reservation is a public recreation area covering 652 acres in the towns of and , . The reservation features a hardwood forest, two freshwater lakes, a winding stretch of the Saugus River, and scenic views of and rural from rocky hilltops.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Saugus Town Hall and Greenwood Union Church.

Town hall
is a historic in . It was built in 1875 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Church
is a historic church at 4 Oak Street in . The church was built in 1884 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

Restaurant
is a pan-Asian restaurant in . The restaurant serves a range of Chinese, Cantonese, Sichuan, Japanese, Thai, and Polynesian, and dishes in several themed dining rooms and lounges.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Melrose Highlands and Saugus.

Hamlet
is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city of , in , United States. Formerly part of neighboring , it became part of Melrose in the latter part of the nineteenth century.

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is a town in , , just north of the city. Its population is approximately 29,000, but despite its small size it has a long history lasting almost 400 years.

, is a scenic town 12 miles north of with a population of about 27,000. has preserved much of its historic New England appearance and is recognized for its strong community involvement, quality school system, thriving businesses, public library, and for beautiful Lake Quannapowitt, which plays host to outdoor festivals and benefit activities each year.

Breakheart Reservation

Latitude
42.4871° or 42° 29′ 14″ north
Longitude
-71.03297° or 71° 1′ 59″ west
Elevation
135 feet (41 metres)
Open location code
87JCFXP8+RR
Open­Street­Map ID
way 29819145
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­nature_reserve
Geo­Names ID
4931244
Wiki­data ID
Q903804
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