| World / USA / Maine / Portland, 2 km from center | Coordinates: 43°40'22"N 70°16'1"W |
Bordered on the West and North by Baxter Boulevard, named after turn of the [20th] century mayor, who hired Olmstead to design
this "parkway" style park. The cove has shrunk several times, (by filling) since 1837, and in 1960+/- with the construction of the new
Interstate 295. During most low tides it is a tidal flat. The stone dust surfaced trail is approximately 3 3/4 miles long, although the
official markings would have you believe it is 3.5 miles.
From mid-May to mid-September there is a free 5k race around Back Cove every Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm.
(Please note: This is a "cove", people! "Back Bay" is in Boston. Thanks much.)
Category: park urban bodies trails water
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