The Center, at Center Hill Preserve, 158 Center Hill Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
This large, diverse property offers a 2.4-mile trail network that traverses woods, wetlands, ocean shoreline, and a former cranberry bog. Located on Cape Cod Bay. Rocky, but otherwise suitable for swimming in the summer.
X5X2+VP Halifax, MA, USA
Sandy beach on the shore of West Monponsett Pond, with grass and open forest. Picnic area and boat launch site. Halifax recycling sticker required for parking.
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.
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.
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 Weymouth Neck. Look for the historic marker between the parking area and the trailhead. It’s one of many scattered throughout the Hingham Shipyard.
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 area’s history. Home of the Hingham Farmers’ Market. Enjoy the spectacular views of Hingham Harbor and World’s End.
George Lane Beach, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA
Located on a peninsula between the Fore and Back rivers in North Weymouth, this beach offers a large parking area and restrooms for residents and non-residents, as well as a small playground and a basketball court. Directly adjacent to the Joseph Carven Boat Ramp.
Weymouth, MA 02188, USA
Small playground in the Idlewell neighborhood in Weymouth, with a baseball field, a basketball court, and a large grassy area. Located on Mill Cove on the Fore River. A small beach serves as a potential launch site for canoes and kayaks for those who don’t mind carrying a boat across the park.
Smith Beach, Braintree, MA 02184, USA
A small sandy beach on the Fore River. Also known as Swift’s Beach. Part of the Monatiquot River Walk (1 mile). Walking trail along the edge of the marsh leads to Watson Park, next door.
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. Paved walking trail with direct link to North Plymouth Rail Trail. Seasonal features include restrooms, concessions stand, splash pad.
Grays Beach Rd, Kingston, MA 02364, USA
Town park and small beach with playground, athletic courts, paved walking loop, picnic area, and seasonal restrooms. Open to the public year-round. Resident ($15) and non-resident ($30) parking stickers required from April through October.
Minot Beach, Scituate, MA, USA
Sandy beach with beautiful views of Minot Ledge Light and Massachusetts Bay. Access at the corner of Gannett Road & Glades Road, via passageway on left side of Minot Post Office, and from two lots on Bailey’s Causeway.
Peggotty Beach, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
Busy protected beach with a half-mile, of coarse, hard packed sand and relatively warm water. Access from Peggotty Beach Road. Within walking distance is downtown Scituate Harbor with shops, restaurants and a hotel.
wildlands trusthalfway pond
Five contiguous nature preserves featuring ponds, pine barrens, beech and mixed hardwood forests, with numerous trails. Canoeing is permitted on Halfway Pond itself, which can be accessed from Mast Road.
Sand Hills, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
Small sandy neighborhood beach that grows narrow at high tide. Access from Oceanside Drive. Convenience store within walking distance.
Egypt Beach, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
Small, stony beach, suitable for swimming, although the water may be cold! Located between North Scituate and Sand Hills. Convenience store within walking distance. Popular among surfers.
5 Foster Ave, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Public beach with seasonal lifeguards, Friday through Monday only. Located at the end of 9th Road.
110 Old Beach Rd, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Public beach with seasonal lifeguards, Friday through Monday. The most reliable way to access this beach is on foot, walking south along the shore from Rexhame Beach. There is no public parking available at the beach itself, nor on any of the roads in its vicinity. Extremely limited resident parking on Old Beach Road.
MARS-M05-07, #11A, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Public beach with seasonal lifeguards and portable restrooms. Resident parking. Located at the end of Beach Street.
3 South St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Public beach with seasonal lifeguards and restrooms. Resident and non-resident parking. Located at the intersection of Ocean Street and Dyke Road.
287 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.
317 Gurnet Rd, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
The Town of Duxbury’s public beach. Cash parking fee. No sticker required. Access to Duxbury Bay for shellfishing and paddling.
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. A popular spot for fishing. Access to Duxbury Bay for shellfishing and paddling.
350 Plymouth Street, Pembroke, MA, USA
Small pond in a quiet setting, ideal for fishing, swimming, paddling, and seasonal ice skating.
Furnace Pond Beach, Furnace Colony Drive, Pembroke, MA, USA
Large pond in neighborhood setting, ideal for fishing, paddling and seasonal ice skating.
24 Marshfield Ave, Humarock, MA 02047, USA
Scituate Town Beach property, accessible through Marshfield. Sandy in the summer, rocky in the winter, Humarock is a barrier beach, 3 miles in length. On one side is the Atlantic Ocean, and on the other side is the South River. There is a launch ramp in the town parking lot, but a Scituate beach sticker is […]
325 Standish St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Public beach with seasonal lifeguards, snack bar, and restrooms. Resident and non-resident parking. Located at the end of Standish Street. Trails through the sand dunes lead to the South River. A popular access point for paddlers. Also the location of the historic marker for Old Mouth, the former (prior to 1898) mouth of the North […]
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. Stroller-friendly in some sections. This is a popular spot for swimming in the warmer months, and a great place to pause during a North River […]
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Located at the mouth of the North and South Rivers, this popular summertime beach, a sand spit, is also known as Sandy. Low tide provides more real estate on which to park your chair or blanket. The Spit is accessible by boat, or on foot via a trail/boardwalk from Third Cliff. The wide, flat, sandy terrain […]
