Merrymount Park, 1 Merrymount Pkwy, Quincy, MA 02170, USA
Merrymount Park is Quincy’s largest and most utilized park. Situated on a hilltop overlooking Quincy Bay and the Quincy Shores Reservation, it features a playground, an amphitheater, a shaded picnic […]
1 bridge street, weymouth ma
Situated at the foot of the Fore River Bridge in Weymouth, Lovell’s Grove Park features 0.5 miles of paved trails with water views and a launch ramp for canoes and […]
552 Victory Rd, Quincy, MA 02171, USA
The Quincy Riverwalk extends for 2 miles along the Neponset River in Quincy, from Squantum Point Park, through Neponset Landing Park, to the gazebo at the Adams Inn. Enjoy a […]
57 Bailey's Causeway, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
Located at the rear of the main parking lot at Minot and North Scituate Beaches in Scituate, the Minot Kayak Ramp provides paddling access via marsh creek to Cohasset Harbor, Cohasset […]
Lyman Reserve, Head of the Bay Road, Plymouth, MA, USA
Owned by The Trustees, the 210-acre Theodore Lyman Reserve extends into three towns — Bourne, Plymouth and Wareham. The property features over 1.75 miles of trails through freshwater wetlands, forest […]
20 Bournedale Road, Buzzards Bay, MA, USA
The 29.7-acre Carter Beal Conservation Area in Bourne features 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
Quincy’s 3-acre Mound Street Beach & Field features a sandy beach, plus shade structures and a large grassy field for cricket and soccer. In addition, there is water access to […]
Caddy Memorial Park, Caddy Memorial Park, Quincy Shore Dr, Quincy, MA 02170, USA
Caddy Memorial Park is a small property on Gull Island, off Quincy Shore Drive in Quincy, part of Quincy Shore Reservation. It features a playground, picnic tables, and a shady […]
68 Mordecai Lincoln Road, Scituate, MA, USA
The Mordecai Lincoln Mill and Homestead in Scituate is a historic site with about a half mile of walking trails. It also offers access for canoes and kayaks to Bound […]
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, […]
27 N Shore Rd, Holbrook, MA 02343, USA
Lake Holbrook is a pleasant spot for fishing, paddling, and enjoying nature. Located in the town of Holbrook, this 31-acre pond features about 0.1 mile of grassy shoreline, along with […]
33 Parker Ave, Cohasset, MA 02025, USA
Cohasset Mariners Park features a public boat ramp on Bailey’s Creek, with access to Cohasset Harbor and the Gulf River. It is located on Parker Avenue, immediately adjacent to Cohasset […]
224 Clark Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Plymouth’s Long Pond Boat Ramp provides a boat access ramp to the pond. Managed by the Massachusetts Division of Conservation and Recreation, the property features a concrete boat ramp, a […]
Fresh Pond Park, 220 Bartlett Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Plymouth’s Fresh Pond Park features a large pond in woodland setting with a public beach, seasonal lifeguards, and a launch area for non-motorized boats. Located within the village of Manomet, […]
75 Cove St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Duxbury’s Old Cove Town Landing is a great spot to launch a canoe or kayak! This undeveloped town landing offers access to the Duck Hill River and the Duxbury Back […]
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
Duxbury’s Landing Road Beach is a small town-owned beach off Bay Road, on Kingston Bay. It is located at the end of Landing Road. FISHING ADVISORY: It’s important to know […]
82-90 Bridge St, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA
King’s Cove Park is a 1.9-acre grassy property 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
Sunset Lake is 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 […]
50 George Washington Blvd, Hull, MA 02045, USA
Nantasket Pier Marine Ramp is a small, town-owned launch ramp, located between Steamboat Wharf and Jake’s Restaurant, on George Washington Blvd. The ramp is only functional at higher tides. It […]
100 Little Herring Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Plymouth’s 43-acre David E. Alper Nature Preserve features a 0.75-mile cart path along a ridge between Little Herring Pond and Triangle Pond. There are additional trails that extend to Little […]
166 Hedges Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Plymouth’s Hedges Pond Recreation Area is a 105-acre woodland park and nature preserve. It features a 26-acre pond with a sandy swimming beach, a 2.25-mile trail loop, recreational facilities, picnic […]
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 public boat launch ramp on Scituate Harbor, with a large parking area and no fee. Very busy on summer weekends, it offers […]
Scituate Harbor Gazebo, Cole Pkwy, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
The Scituate Harborwalk is a concrete walkway with a guardrail. It extends for a half mile, along Scituate Harbor and Satuit Brook, with beautiful water views. Along the way, it […]
63 Cushing St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Mildred Cushing Woods is a 19-acre woodland in Hingham that features about a mile of trails, with numerous access points on Cushing Pond. This a a great place to fish […]
Morton Park Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
With 200 acres of forest, wetlands, trails and shoreline, Morton Park is Plymouth’s largest park. Located between and around Little Pond and the Billington Sea, it is a popular location […]
194 Cranberry Rd, Carver, MA 02330, USA
With entrances in Plymouth and Carver, the Myles Standish State Forest extends across 12,400+ acres. It contains many rare habitats, including pine barrens, frost pockets, and coastal plain kettle ponds, […]
75 Bourne St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
North Plymouth’s Russell & Sawmill Ponds Conservation Area features two ponds set within 64 acres of forest with 2.8 miles of trails. The ponds are stocked annually with trout, making […]
264 Standish Ave, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Hedge Pond Conservation Area in North Plymouth is a small, grassy, stroller-friendly pond-side park, located next door to Hedge Elementary School. Note: Due to their similar names, this park might […]
556-470 MA-58, Halifax, MA 02338, USA
The West Monponsett Pond Boat Ramp, located on Route 58 in Halifax, features a boat ramp, a pier, and a paved parking area. There is an additional roadside pull-off (for […]
218 Gannett Rd, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
The Musquashicut 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 Musquashicut Brook, […]
132R Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Renovated in 2024, Plymouth’s Stephens Field is a 7-acre outdoor recreational complex. It features tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, a ball field, and the Douglass C. Gray Playground. There is […]
30 Atlantic Ave, Hull, MA 02045, USA
Winsor Shores is a tiny property on the Hull-Cohasset line. Part of the Weir River Estuary Park, it provides paddling access to the 92-acre Straits Pond. Hunting is not allowed […]
333 George Washington Blvd, Hull, MA 02045, USA
The Weir River Estuary Center in Hull is the 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
Hingham’s Cranberry Pond was once 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 […]
403 East St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Skating Club Pond in Hingham is a place to remember during the coldest days of winter, when the pond freezes sufficiently for ice skating. For decades, the red-shingled “Skate House” […]
99 Ship Yard Ln, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Shipyard Lane Beach is a small sandy beach property on Duxbury Bay, suitable for fishing, swimming and paddling. Launch your canoe or kayak here to explore the bay. In the […]
595 Congress St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Small but picturesque, Peterson’s Sawmill Pond is suitable for fishing and paddling. It was created in the 1730’s, when Reuben Peterson erected a dam on Phillips Brook to generate power […]
47 Wareham St, Middleborough, MA 02346, USA
Thomas Memorial Park in Middleborough is also known as the Middleborough Herring Run, the Wareham Street Dam and Bridge, and the Wareham Street Fish Ladder. This small park on the […]
119 HMS Halsted Dr, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Bouve Conservation Area in Hingham offers a half mile trail along the shoreline and through the woods. Located on Hewitts Cove, the property features gorgeous views of the Boston skyline, […]
Weir River Estuary Park, 333 George Washington Blvd, Hull, MA 02045, USA
Extending into the towns of Hingham, Hull and Cohasset, the Weir River Estuary Park is a broad area with opportunities for fishing, paddling, boating, hiking, and birding, as well as […]
Whitney Wharf Park, -99, 53 Summer St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Monument Park is a small town-owned property situated on and beside Whitney Wharf in Hingham Harbor. One side features a grassy drumlin hill, a recently-updated (2023) launch ramp for boats, […]
95 Otis St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Bathing Beach is a multi-purpose park on Hingham Harbor. It features a beach for swimming, with seasonal lifeguards, restrooms and concessions. In addition, there are lawns, shade trees, a 0.25-mile […]
19 Town Wharf, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
The Leo F. DeMarsh State Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp with a small park and a paved/concrete walkway along Plymouth Harbor. It is also the home of the […]
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. It also provides pedestrian access to the (1-mile) […]
Landing Rd, Kingston, MA 02364, USA
This state- and town-owned landing on the Jones River provides access for canoes, kayaks and “car-top carry”-size boats. A short (0.1 mile) trail and boardwalk lead through the marsh to […]
Camp Nekon, Monks Hill Rd, Kingston, MA 02364, USA
Kingston’s Camp Nekon is a 240-acre forested parcel with several ponds and wetlands, and at least 2 miles of trails and unpaved roadways. In addition, there is a small, undeveloped […]
255 Water St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
The 3.9-acre Nelson Memorial Park in Plymouth is a beachfront playground with picnic tables, benches and a large grassy area. It features a small sandy beach, a launch ramp for […]
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. Be sure to check […]
488 Middle St, East Weymouth, MA 02189, USA
Whitman’s Pond Park is a small property in Weymouth that offers pond access for anglers, paddlers and boaters. It is a headwater to the Back River and a spawning area […]
80 Market St, Rockland, MA 02370, USA
Studley Pond in Rockland is a small pond, suitable for fishing and paddling. It was formed when French’s Stream was dammed for industrial purposes in 1705. Also known as Reed’s […]
891 W Washington St, Hanson, MA 02341, USA
Poor Meadow Brook Conservation Area in Hanson features a 1-mile trail through woods and wetlands, in two intersecting loops. There is also a short, wide, gravel trail from the parking […]
371-387 Mast Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Plymouth’s Halfway Pond Conservation Area is comprised of five contiguous nature preserves, totaling 550 acres. Owned by the Wildlands Trust, it includes ponds, pine barrens, beech and mixed hardwood forests, […]
100 Central St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
The Marshfield Town Pier is situated on a busy commercial harbor on the Green Harbor River. Launch your boat from the public ramp, fish from the pier, or just sit […]
29 Marshall Ave #1, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Peter Igo Park is located in the Brant Rock village of Marshfield. It features basketball, tennis/pickleball, beach volleyball, and bocce courts, a small playground, and access for non-motorized boats and […]
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
Weymouth’s 7.6-acre Abigail Adams Park, which is part of MA DCR’s Back River Reservation, features a 0.7-mile paved walking trail along the Weymouth Back River, and a small stony beach […]
21 Triphammer Rd, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Hingham’s Triphammer Pond Conservation Area is a 19-acre pond surrounded by woods. Features include a 1-mile walking trail around the perimeter, occasional stone walls, and numerous glacial erratics. Some of […]
542 Liberty St, Hanson, MA 02341, USA
Located next to the Hanson Town Hall, Wampatuck Pond is suitable for fishing, paddling and seasonal ice skating. The property features a ramp with water access for small boats. Swimming […]
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 your […]
123 Park Ave, Abington, MA 02351, USA
Island Grove Park in Abington is a historic 53-acre property was the location of Abolitionist meetings in the mid-1800s. It is located on the Shumatuscacant River, with both open and […]
260 Gurnet Rd, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
SEASONAL CLOSURE: For 4-5 months beginning December 8, 2025, the Powder Point Bridge will be fully closed for repairs. It will remain closed to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists throughout the […]
370 Powder Point Ave, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
SEASONAL CLOSURE: For 4-5 months beginning December 8, 2025, the Powder Point Bridge will be fully closed for repairs. It will remain closed to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists throughout the […]
361 River St, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA
The 36-acre Webb Memorial State Park is located on a grassy peninsula between Weymouth’s Back and Fore Rivers. The park features one mile of easy, stroller-friendly walking trails, and is […]
287 Tobey Garden St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Duxbury’s Crocker Memorial Park is a small wooded property with access for canoes and kayaks to Island Creek Pond. Seasonal ice skating. Hunting is not permitted on this property. Island […]
350 Plymouth Street, Pembroke, MA, USA
Stetson Pond Beach in Pembroke features a small pond in a quiet setting, ideal for swimming, paddling, and seasonal ice skating for residents and non-residents. Fishing is permitted, but not […]
76-44 Woodbine Ave, Pembroke, MA 02359, USA
Pembroke’s Little Sandy Bottom Pond is a small pond in a neighborhood setting. It is ideal for swimming, skating and paddling — both for residents and non-residents. Fishing is permitted, […]
183 Wampatuck Street, Pembroke, MA, USA
The Oldham Pond Town Landing provides public access to the 189-acre pond for swimming, paddling, and small motorboats — for residents and non-residents. Fishing is permitted, but not in the […]
Furnace Pond Beach, Furnace Colony Drive, Pembroke, MA, USA
Pembroke’s Furnace Pond Beach features a large pond in neighborhood setting. It is ideal for fishing, paddling and seasonal ice skating — for residents and non-residents. Before visiting, review town-wide […]
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
Howland’s Landing Park in Duxbury is located on a hillside overlooking Kingston Bay, in the Standish Shore neighborhood. It features both wooded and grassy areas, plus interpretive signage and a […]
Camp Kiwanee, Camp Kiwanee Road, Hanson, MA, USA
Camp Kiwanee is a historic town-owned campground and function venue with wooded trails. It is located on Maquan Pond in Hanson, MA. FISHING ADVISORY: It’s important to know that some of […]
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Ideal for fishing and paddling, Indian Head Pond in Hanson is large and surrounded by woodlands. Winter activities here include ice skating and ice fishing. The access area for the […]
1 Camp Kiwanee Rd, Hanson, MA 02341, USA
Cranberry Cove is a seasonal swimming beach on Maquan Pond in Hanson. The property provides year-round car-top boat access, but gas motors are prohibited. Stop here for seasonal ice skating. Directly […]
3533+Q7 Hanson, MA, USA
Hanson’s Alton Smith Reserve, also known as Smitty’s Bog, is a retired cranberry bog surrounded by woodlands and wetlands. It offers car-top boat access to Indian Head Pond, a 1-mile, […]
Forge Pond Park, 245 King St, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
French’s Stream Trail in Hanover extends for 0.5 mile along French’s Stream. It features water views and a wooden bridge and provides canoe/kayak access to Forge Pond. The trail is […]
Forge Pond Park, 245 King St, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
Forge Pond Park is a 40-acre athletic complex in Hanover with a 6+ mile network of paved and woodland walking trails. Canoe/kayak access to Forge Pond. Seasonal ice skating. Stroller-friendly. […]
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The Emma Shipwreck Site is a historic artifact that can sometimes be viewed on the North River between Marshfield and Scituate at dead low tide. The Emma was built as […]
204 Union St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
The 3,500-acre Wompatuck State Park stretches into four towns – Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate and Norwell. There are 12 miles of paved bike paths, plus off-road trails for hiking, mountain biking, […]
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
Rexhame Beach is a town-owned public beach in Marshfield, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the South River. In season, it offers a snack bar, lifeguards, and restrooms. There is […]
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Bourne Island Lagoon, on the South River in Marshfield, is a lovely place for paddlers to take a break. It is surrounded by the Bourne Island conservation land — 6 […]
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The Francis Keville Footbridge is located on the South River in Marshfield Center. Look for the informational kiosk in the parking area for the CVS at 1880 Ocean Street and […]
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The Pembroke side of Ludden’s Ford Park is 34 acres of open meadow and forested upland on West Elm Street, on the banks of the Indian Head River. It was […]
2 Indian Head Dr, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
Totaling about 2 miles, Hanover’s 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 is a 22-acre conservation property in Hanover, with open meadow and forested upland on the Indian Head River. It was known in the past as Luddam’s Ford […]
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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The 33-acre Pembroke Town Forest is located on Brick Kiln Lane. It features a canoe/kayak launch on the North River. Note: the launch area can be muddy/slippery at lower tides. […]
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Blueberry Island is 4 acres of upland surrounded by 12 acres of marsh, situated directly on the North River in Marshfield. It is a popular picnic and camping area, and […]
North River, Marshfield, MA 02050, United States
Couch Beach is a 20-acre parcel of town-owned land on the North River in Marshfield, with just under a mile of forest trails, a seating area, a picnic table, and […]
110 Chittenden Ln, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
Chittenden Yard and Canoe Launch in Norwell town landing with a fishing dock and a canoe/kayak launch area. It is also a historic spot. A shipyard was located here as […]
81 Jacobs Ln, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
The Jacobs Pond Conservation Area features 189 acres of Norwell Conservation land with a 3-mile trail system around the north and east sides of the 60-acre pond, and occasional boardwalks, […]
67 Bridge St, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
The Norwell Town Landing is located on the North River on Bridge Street, at the Union Street Bridge. The property features a Town Landing with a ramp for boats (for […]
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 Marshfield Launch and Brooks-Tilden Shipyard is a 15-acre conservation parcel, located directly on the North River, just upstream of the Union Street Bridge. The property features a public canoe/kayak […]
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 1930’s, Boston Sand and Gravel owned […]
