Once upon a time, Norumbega Park was a recreation area and amusement park located in "Auburndale-on-the-Charles" near Boston, Massachusetts. In 1897, Norumbega Park was a 27-acre, privately owned park situated at the end of the streetcar line from Boston. The park originally had a deer park, small zoo, popular canoeing facilities, amphitheater, and later the famous Totem Pole Ballroom. Norumbega Park closed in 1963. In 1976, using state funds, the City of Newton took by eminent domain the 13 acres of old Norumbega Park that remained after the 1969 construction of the Marriott Hotel on the western portion. Today, trails wind through a meadow, steep pine and hemlock covered riverbanks, and wooded knoll opening to a scenic view of the Charles River. There are tagged, honorary trees and shrubs in the meadow. (Information from https://newtonconservators.org/property/norumbega-park/). Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture has given permission to place this geocache (617-796-1500).
This site has a good view of the Charels River. Watch for loose gravel on the approach. Dogs are allowed in the park but not bikes.