20 Bournedale Road, Buzzards Bay, MA, USA
The 29.7-acre Carter Beal Conservation Area in Bourne offers more than a mile of hilly woodland trails, plus footbridges and walkways that offer close-up views of a fishway. Launch your […]
Mound Street Beach, Mound Street, Quincy, MA, USA
The 3-acre Mound Street Beach & Field is located in the Quincy Point neighborhood. It features a sandy beach on Town River Bay, plus shade structures and a large grassy […]
Caddy Memorial Park, Caddy Memorial Park, Quincy Shore Dr, Quincy, MA 02170, USA
This small park on Gull Island, off Quincy Shore Drive, features a playground, picnic tables, and a shady 0.33-mile gravel trail with beautiful marsh and water views. Also suitable for […]
516 Pond St, East Bridgewater, MA 02333, USA
A warm-water pond in Halifax and East Bridgewater, suitable for fishing, swimming, paddling, and small boats. Gravel launch ramp.
Great Herring Pond Access Site, Herring Pond Road, Bourne, MA, USA
The Great Herring Pond Access Site is located on the Bourne/Plymouth town line. It features a shallow gravel boat ramp, suitable for small motorized boats, canoes and kayaks. For fishing, […]
3 James Ave, Hull, MA 02045, USA
Public fishing pier and boat launch area on Hull Bay. Suitable for canoes, kayaks and other small craft.
2 A St, Hull, MA 02045, USA
Public fishing pier and boat launch ramp with beautiful views of Hull Bay. Adjacent to Safe Harbor Sunset Bay Marina.
27 N Shore Rd, Holbrook, MA 02343, USA
A 31-acre pond with about 0.1 mile of grassy shoreline, along with some woods. A pleasant spot for fishing, paddling, and enjoying nature. Suitable for launching non-motorized boats such as […]
33 Parker Ave, Cohasset, MA 02025, USA
Public boat ramp located on Parker Avenue in Cohasset, on Bailey’s Creek, with access to Cohasset Harbor and the Gulf River. Immediately adjacent to Cohasset Harbor Marina. Boating access to […]
66R7+WQ Scituate, MA, USA
Bassing Beach is a 3/4 mile-long barrier beach that extends into the Gulf River from Scituate and defines the northwest side of Cohasset Harbor. It is only accessible by boat. […]
26 Silva St, Carver, MA 02330, USA
This 21-acre natural pond features a small sandy beach and a forested shoreline. Suitable for swimming, fishing, paddling and seasonal ice skating.
224 Clark Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Public access ramp for Long Pond, managed by the Massachusetts Division of Conservation and Recreation. The property features a concrete ramp, a small fishing area, and parking spaces for 29 boat […]
Fresh Pond Park, 220 Bartlett Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Large pond in woodland setting in Manomet with a public beach, seasonal lifeguards, and a launch area for non-motorized boats. Also features a small playground area and some short forest […]
75 Cove St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
This undeveloped town landing offers access to the Duck Hill River and the Duxbury Back River. A great spot to launch a canoe or kayak!
35 Mattakeeset Ct, Duxbury, MA, USA
Also known as the Mattakeeset Court Town Landing, this spot is home to the Duxbury Harbormaster. Located on Duxbury Bay, between the Duxbury Yacht Club and the Duxbury Bay Maritime […]
44 Landing Rd, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
A small town-owned beach off Bay Road, on Kingston Bay. Located at the end of Landing Road.
82-90 Bridge St, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA
King’s Cove Park is a small grassy park in North Weymouth, at the foot of the Fore River Bridge. It features a 0.25-mile paved walking trail and numerous benches, with […]
Safford St, Braintree, MA 02184, USA
A scenic park in South Braintree designed for fishing, paddling, and seasonal swimming. Facilities include a gazebo, picnic tables, a playground, a launch for non-motorized boats, and seasonal restrooms. There […]
40 Lakeview St, Carver, MA 02330, USA
This large pond in South Carver is a great spot for fishing, paddling and swimming. Features a paved town access ramp and a sandy beach, at separate locations on Lakeview […]
50 George Washington Blvd, Hull, MA 02045, USA
This small, town-owned launch ramp is located between Steamboat Wharf and Jake’s Restaurant, on George Washington Blvd. The ramp is only functional at higher tides. Part of the Weir River […]
100 Little Herring Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
This 43-acre property offers a 0.75-mile cart path along a ridge between Little Herring Pond and Triangle Pond. There are additional trails that extend to Little Herring Pond, some more […]
166 Hedges Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Large (105-acre) woodland park with a 26-acre pond. Features include a sandy swimming beach, recreational facilities, a 2.25-mile trail loop, picnic tables, and a small playground. Seasonal restrooms. Suitable for […]
99 Cole Pkwy, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
The Cole Parkway Boat Ramp is a paved public boat ramp, located in the heart of Scituate Harbor, at the mouth of Satuit Brook. It is also known as the […]
Scituate, MA 02066, USA
The Jericho Road State Boat Ramp is a state-owned public boat launch ramp on Scituate Harbor, with ample parking and no fee. Very busy on summer weekends! Courtesy docking with […]
40 Holmes St, Halifax, MA 02338, USA
Sandy beach and boat ramp on East Monponsett Pond, with a picnic table. Water access for canoes and kayaks, as well as boats. Please do not feed the waterfowl. Located […]
63 Cushing St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
This 19-acre woodland features about a mile of trails, with numerous access points on Cushing Pond. This a a great place to fish or paddle, or just to enjoy views […]
Morton Park Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Plymouth’s largest park, located between Little Pond and the Billington Sea, features 200 acres of forest, wetlands, trails and shoreline, and is a popular location for fishing and birding. Amenities […]
194 Cranberry Rd, Carver, MA 02330, USA
Myles Standish State Forest is large — more than 12,400 acres. Many rare habitats and species can be found here including pine barrens, frost pockets, coastal plain kettle ponds, as […]
45 River St, Kingston, MA 02364, USA
Located on the Jones River, this is the home of the Kingston Harbormaster. There is a fishing pier, a launch ramp for boats, seasonal floats and moorings, plus some benches […]
75 Bourne St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Two ponds set within 64 acres of forest in North Plymouth, plus 2.8 miles of trails. The ponds are stocked annually with trout, making this a nice spot for fishing. […]
264 Standish Ave, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Small, grassy pondside park in North Plymouth, next door to Hedge Elementary School. Stroller-friendly. Easily confused with the larger and more diverse Hedges Pond Recreation Area & Preserve, in the […]
2522+2Q Halifax, MA, USA
This sandy beach is located on Lingan Street, on the shore of West Monponsett Pond. It features grass and open forest, with a picnic area and a boat launch site. […]
556-470 MA-58, Halifax, MA 02338, USA
Paved parking area on Route 58 in Halifax, featuring boat ramp and pier on West Monponsett Pond. Additional roadside pull-off (10 cars) nearby, to the south. Water access for canoes […]
218 Gannett Rd, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
The Musquashcut Brook Launch is located on private property but open to the public. Located on Gannett Road in Scituate, it offers access to the lower reaches of Musquashcut Brook, […]
132R Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
This 7-acre outdoor recreational complex on Plymouth Harbor features tennis and basketball courts, a softball field, a playground, a concession stand with restrooms (in season), a picnic area, and an […]
30 Atlantic Ave, Hull, MA 02045, USA
This tiny property on the Hull-Cohasset line provides paddling access to the 92-acre Straits Pond. Part of the Weir River Estuary Park.
333 George Washington Blvd, Hull, MA 02045, USA
Home of the Weir River Watershed Association. The facility provides river access as well as two meeting rooms for community organizations.
41 French St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Formerly part of a cranberry bog system, this small pond on French Street offers scenic water views and 0.4 miles of woodland trails, plus ice skating in the winter. Also […]
403 East St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Consider this Hingham property during the coldest days of winter, when the pond freezes sufficiently for ice skating. For decades, the red-shingled “Skate House” stood at this site, providing shelter […]
Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
This property includes a small historic site and a 13-acre pond. The Cushing Ice House once stood here. It was used to store ice harvested from the pond. Island Creek […]
99 Ship Yard Ln, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
This small sandy beach on Duxbury Bay requires a resident parking sticker. Launch your canoe or kayak here to explore the bay.
595 Congress St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
This small but picturesque pond on Route 14 in Duxbury is suitable for fishing and paddling. There is a small island in the middle. The pond is located between Congress […]
47 Wareham St, Middleborough, MA 02346, USA
Also known as the Middleborough Herring Run, the Wareham Street Dam and Bridge, and the Wareham Street Fish Ladder. This small park on the Nemasket River is a perfect spot […]
119 HMS Halsted Dr, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
A half mile trail along the shoreline and through the woods, at Hewitts Cove. Gorgeous views of the Boston skyline, Grape Island, the Hingham Shipyard, the Weymouth Back River, and […]
Weir River Estuary Park, 333 George Washington Blvd, Hull, MA 02045, USA
Extending into the towns of Hingham, Hull and Cohasset, this broad area features opportunities for fishing, paddling, boating, hiking, and birding, as well as historical points of interest. Consult the […]
Whitney Wharf Park, -99, 53 Summer St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
This small town-owned park is situated on and beside Whitney Wharf in Hingham Harbor. One side features a grassy drumlin hill, a recently-updated (2023) launch ramp for boats, a dredged […]
30 Summer St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Located on historic Barnes Wharf, the Hingham Maritime Center offers sailing, rowing, maritime education, and community access to the waterfront. The stone wharf dates back to the steamboat era. Swimming […]
95 Otis St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
This multi-purpose park on Hingham Harbor features a beach for swimming, lawns, shade trees, a 0.25-mile brick walkway trail, seasonal restrooms and concessions, and a bandstand, plus interpretive signage about the […]
19 Town Wharf, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Public boat ramp and small park with a paved/concrete walkway along Plymouth Harbor. Also the home of the Plymouth Harbormaster and the Plymouth Harbor Jetty. Appropriate for both trailer and car […]
George Lane Beach, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA
North Weymouth’s George Lane Beach is located on a peninsula between the Fore and Back Rivers. It offers a large parking area and restrooms for residents and non-residents, as well […]
Weymouth, MA 02188, USA
The William. E. Newell Memorial Playground is a small park in the Idlewell neighborhood in Weymouth. Located on Mill Cove on the Fore River, it features a baseball field, a […]
Weymouth-Fore River Canoe Access, Fore River Riverwalk, Weymouth, MA 02188, USA
The Weymouth Landing Access Ramp is a public launch ramp for canoes, kayaks and other car-top boats, located on the Fore River. Access to the (1-mile) Monatiquot River Walk. Swimming […]
Landing Rd, Kingston, MA 02364, USA
State- and town-owned landing on the Jones River. Access for canoes, kayaks and “car-top carry”-size boats. A short (0.1 mile) trail and boardwalk leads through the marsh to the river […]
9 River St, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA
The Joseph Carven Boat Ramp is a public boat launch ramp on the Back River in Weymouth. It is also known as the Weymouth Back River Ramp. It is directly […]
255 Water St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Beachfront playground with picnic tables, benches and a large grassy area. Small sandy beach, plus launch ramp for canoes and kayaks. 3.9 acres. Paved walking trail with direct link to […]
Wompatuck Entrance (The Res), 558 Beechwood St, Cohasset, MA 02025, USA
This entrance to Wompatuck State Park offers direct access to the Aaron River Reservoir. Hike up the steep hill beside the spillway for an incredible view. You can walk across […]
488 Middle St, East Weymouth, MA 02189, USA
Whitman’s Pond Park is a small property in Weymouth with a gazebo that offers pond access for anglers, paddlers and boaters. The pond is a headwater to the Back River […]
80 Market St, Rockland, MA 02370, USA
Studley Pond is a small pond, suitable for fishing and paddling. Also known as Reed’s Pond, it is located near Rockland’s commercial center. Privately owned, but open to the public.
891 W Washington St, Hanson, MA 02341, USA
The confluence of Poor Meadow Brook and the Shumatuscacant River lies deep within this 115-acre property. There is also a beaver dam! A new (2022) 1-mile trail leads in two […]
371-387 Mast Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Five contiguous nature preserves owned by the Wildlands Trust, totaling 550 acres. Features include ponds, pine barrens, beech and mixed hardwood forests, and more than 6 miles of trails. Canoeing […]
100 Central St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Busy commercial harbor. Home to the Marshfield Harbormaster. Launch your boat from the public ramp, fish from the pier, or just sit and watch the fishing boats.
29 Marshall Ave #1, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Town-owned park with athletic courts, a small playground, and access for non-motorized boats and rowing shells to the Green Harbor River. In season, there is a small pier with floats […]
MARS-M05-07, #11A, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Public beach with seasonal lifeguards, portable restrooms and a jetty. Resident parking. Located at the end of Beach Street.
35 Island View Rd, Weymouth, MA 02189, USA
The diminutive Woodbine Island Conservation Area in Weymouth features a 0.16-mile trail along the edge of Whitman’s Pond, as well as a small section of shoreline suitable for fishing, and […]
Abigail Adams State Park, Bridge Street, Weymouth, MA, USA
Abigail Adams State Park in Weymouth features 0.7-mile paved walking trail along the Weymouth Back River. It is a convenient spot to launch your canoe or kayak. Stroller-friendly. Part of […]
21 Triphammer Rd, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
A 19-acre pond surrounded by woods with a 1-mile walking trail around the perimeter, occasional stone walls, and numerous glacial erratics. Try ice skating here in the winter. Watch for […]
542 Liberty St, Hanson, MA 02341, USA
Small pond near Hanson Town Hall, suitable for fishing, paddling and seasonal ice skating. You’ll find a ramp and access for small boats here. Swimming is not permitted. The island […]
Ames Nowell State Park, Linwood Street, Abington, MA, USA
Ames Nowell State Park is a 700 acre property located in Abington, with 10+ miles of paved and unpaved trails through forest and wetlands. Equestrians and cyclists are welcome. Launch […]
123 Park Ave, Abington, MA 02351, USA
Island Grove is the crown jewel of Abington’s public parks. This historic 53-acre property was the location of Abolitionist meetings in the mid-1800s. Located on a pond-like section of the […]
260 Gurnet Rd, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
The southern portion of Duxbury Beach requires a permit to park or to drive over sand, but pedestrian access is free. Access to Duxbury Bay for shellfishing and paddling. Note: […]
260 Gurnet Rd, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
The Town of Duxbury’s public beach, with access to Duxbury Bay for shellfishing and paddling. Cash parking fee. No sticker required. Enter from Marshfield, following Canal Street to Gurnet Road. […]
370 Powder Point Ave, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
This landmark, open to the public, offers gorgeous views of Duxbury Bay and access to Duxbury Beach Park and Duxbury Beach Reservation. A popular spot for fishing. Launch your canoe, […]
361 River St, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA
Webb Memorial State Park is located on a grassy peninsula between Weymouth’s Back and Fore Rivers. This 36-acre state park features one mile of easy walking trails. It is the […]
287 Tobey Garden St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Small wooded park with access for canoes and kayaks to Island Creek Pond. Seasonal ice skating.
350 Plymouth Street, Pembroke, MA, USA
Small pond in a quiet setting, ideal for fishing, swimming, paddling, and seasonal ice skating.
76-44 Woodbine Ave, Pembroke, MA 02359, USA
Small pond in a neighborhood setting, ideal for swimming, fishing and paddling.
183 Wampatuck Street, Pembroke, MA, USA
Large pond for fishing, swimming, paddling, and small motorboats. Winter activities here include ice skating and ice fishing.
Furnace Pond Beach, Furnace Colony Drive, Pembroke, MA, USA
Large pond in neighborhood setting, ideal for fishing, paddling and seasonal ice skating.
470 Liberty Street, Braintree, MA, USA
The 320-acre Pond Meadow Park is located in Braintree and Weymouth. A popular spot for jogging, bike riding, cross country skiing, fishing, camping and non-motorized boating, it features two miles […]
7 Elva Rd, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA
Weymouth’s Great Esker Park features a forest-covered gravel ridge and an expansive salt marsh along the Weymouth Back River, with beautiful views of the estuary. There are over 6 miles […]
23 Howland Landing, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
A hillside park, with both wooded and grassy areas. Located on Duxbury’s Standish Shores, overlooking Kingston Bay. Features interpretive signage and a launch area for small boats.
Camp Kiwanee, Camp Kiwanee Road, Hanson, MA, USA
Historic town-owned campground and function venue with wooded trails. Located on Maquan Pond.
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Large pond surrounded by woodlands, ideal for fishing and paddling. Winter activities here include ice skating and ice fishing. Also known as the Marcus L. Urann Fisherman’s Landing. Directly adjacent to […]
1 Camp Kiwanee Rd, Hanson, MA 02341, USA
Woodland pond with seasonal swimming beach. Car-top boat access year-round (gas motors prohibited). Seasonal ice skating. Directly adjacent to Camp Kiwanee and the Alton J. Smith Reserve.
3533+Q7 Hanson, MA, USA
The Alton Smith Reserve is a retired cranberry bog surrounded by walking trails and wetlands. It is also known as Smitty’s Bog, it offers car-top boat access to Indian Head […]
Forge Pond Park, 245 King St, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
This 0.5 mile trail along French’s Stream features water views and a wooden bridge. Access from Forge Pond Park in Hanover. Canoe/kayak access to Forge Pond.
Forge Pond Park, 245 King St, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
40 acre athletic complex with a 4+ mile network of paved and woodland walking trails. Canoe/kayak access to Forge Pond. Seasonal ice skating. Stroller-friendly. Please respect the “Trail Closed” signs. […]
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The Emma was built as a three-masted schooner in Maine in 1882. It was cut down to become a schooner barge, and then abandoned near Damon’s Point on the North […]
204 Union St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
This 3,500-acre Massachusetts state park served as the Hingham Naval Ammunition Annex from 1941 to 1965. It stretches into four towns – Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate and Norwell. The park features […]
24 Marshfield Ave, Humarock, MA 02047, USA
Humarock Beach is one of Scituate’s public beaches, but it is only accessible through Marshfield. On one side is the Atlantic Ocean, and on the other side is the South […]
1176 Ferry St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
The Marshfield Town Landing is a boat ramp that provides access to the South River for both paddlers and motor boats. Owned by the Town of Marshfield, it is located […]
325 Standish St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
This public beach offers a seasonal snack bar, lifeguards, and restrooms, as well as a small fenced-in toddler playground. It is a popular access point for paddlers and swimmers. Trails […]
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Marshfield Conservation owns Bourne Island, a 6 acres of upland surrounded by 75 acres of salt marsh. There is a large lagoon with access from the South River, which is […]
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Look for the kiosk in the parking area for the CVS at 1880 Ocean Street and follow the Rail Trail beside it 0.15 miles to the Francis Keville Footbridge, a […]
418 Elm St, Pembroke, MA 02359, USA
Ludden’s Ford Park is 34 acres of open meadow and forested upland, owned by the Town of Pembroke. The property was known in the past as Luddam’s Ford Park. […]
2 Indian Head Dr, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
Totaling about 2 miles, the Chapman’s Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails traverse 50 acres of state and locally-owned conservation land on the Indian Head and North Rivers. In 2023, […]
243 Elm St, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
Ludden’s Ford Park was known in the past as Luddam’s Ford Park. The Hanover Conservation Commission owns these 22-acres of open meadow and forested upland. The Curtis Anchor Forge was […]
2 Indian Head Dr, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
This public canoe and kayak launch offers access to the Indian Head River, Herring Brook, and the North River. It is also the “take out” location for the NSRWA’s annual […]
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33 acres of conservation land owned by the Town of Pembroke. Includes a canoe/kayak launch. Note: the launch area can be muddy/slippery at lower tides. Tide Math: High tide at […]
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4 acres of upland surrounded by 12 acres of marsh, owned by the Town of Marshfield. A popular picnic and camping area, and a great place to pause during a […]
North River, Marshfield, MA 02050, United States
This 20-acre parcel of town-owned land features one of the few sandy beaches on the North River. Water access for small and mid-size boats. Trail access from Couch Memorial Cemetery. […]
110 Chittenden Ln, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
This Norwell town landing features a fishing dock and a canoe/kayak launch area. It is also a historic spot. A shipyard was located here as early as 1690, and the […]
81 Jacobs Ln, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
The Jacobs Pond Conservation Area features 189 acres of Norwell Conservation Land with an extensive trail system around the north, east, and west sides of the 60-acre pond, and occasional […]
67 Bridge St, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
The Union Street Bridge spans the North River from Union Street in Marshfield to Bridge Street in Norwell. On the Norwell side, there is a Town Landing with a ramp […]
67 Bridge St, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
The Union Street Bridge spans the North River from Union Street in Marshfield to Bridge Street in Norwell. On the Marshfield side, there is a launch for canoes and kayaks […]
1361 Union St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
The Town of Marshfield owns this 15-acre conservation parcel, which is located directly on the North River, just upstream of the Union Street Bridge. It is a public canoe/kayak launch […]
299 Damons Point Rd, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Damon’s Point in Marshfield is a beautiful spot on the North River. A small town pier is located here, offering a fine scenic vista with wooden benches. On the western […]
Conservation Park, Driftway, Scituate, MA, USA
Driftway Conservation Park is 334 acres of Scituate Conservation land with a panoramic view of the Herring River and its salt marshes. In the 1930s, Boston Sand and Gravel owned […]