Yarmouth Conservation Trust
YCT 54 acre CR protects Hospital Bog's autumn color.. YCT 54 acre CR protects Hospital Bog's autumn color..
Mission: Yarmouth Conservation Trust (YCT) preserves open space to protect woodlands, water, wildlife habitats, and scenic views throughout Yarmouth.
Success Stories - Chase Brook Park
Entrance to Chase Brook Park

Entrance to Chase Brook Park


Marsh and Mill Creek view from Chase Brook Park viewing deck

Marsh and Mill Creek view
from Chase Brook Park viewing deck

Chase Brook Park is another example of "undevelopment" which tranformed an eyesore into an attractive public park. In 1999 the Town of Yarmouth purchased the former Rascal's nightclub site on the south side of Route 28 in West Yarmouth where Chase Brook flows into Mill Creek. The Land Bank Committee took the lead in developing this property into a park and a Federal HUD grant paid for construction of handicapped accessible facilities.The Land Bank Committee partnered with the Route 28 Task Force and the Yarmouth Conservation Trust (YCT) to raise funds to landscape the site. More than $40,000 in cash and in-kind services were contributed by more than 500 donors. YCT collected the funds and disbursed them as construction progressed.

The park, which was dedicated June 22, 2002, now includes a paved parking lot, picnic tables and benches, extensive plantings and a walkway that leads to a viewing platform overlooking the Mill Creek estuary with Lewis Bay in the distance. Visitors can also observe an active Osprey nesting platform in the marsh as they enjoy a quiet respite from busy Route 28.

Many donated funds or services.

Many donated funds or services.

 
Route 28 motorist view of Chase Brook Park

Route 28 motorist view of Chase Brook Park


YCT Contact Information

Mailing Address
Yarmouth Conservation Trust
P.O. Box 376
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675

E-mail
Don Henderson: dfh@capecod.net

Telephone
Don Henderson: (508) 776-0629