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Bathing Beach

95 Otis St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA

781-741-1400 (Hingham Town Offices)

Owned By: Town of Hingham

Bathing Beach is a multi-purpose park on Hingham Harbor. It 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.

FISHING ADVISORY: It’s important to know that some of our fisheries are contaminated with mercury, PFAS and/or other concerning substances. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health maintains an online database with up-to-date advisories regarding fish consumption, sorted by location. We recommend you consult this valuable resource when planning a fishing excursion.

Features

Be sure to check out the informational kiosks along the 0.25-mile brick walkway, featuring “Hingham’s Evolving Waterfront,” and the local mackerel fishing industry. Known as the Harbor Boardwalk, this walkway was expanded in 2019 to its current terminus at the boat ramp parking area.

This land is within the region of the Massachusett (or Massachuseuk). To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Massachusett tribe at Ponkapoag and the Mattakeeset band of the Massachusett share information on their websites.

Trail Description

A brick walkway extends along the shoreline for 0.25 miles — from the parking area to the northern edge of the property.

Habitats and Wildlife

This property is located at a beautiful spot on Hingham Harbor. While the beach may be the primary focus of the park, there are also large grassy areas with mature shade trees (oak, hemlock), and also some sumac and cedar. Please do not feed the waterfowl.

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95 Otis St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA

Historic Site: No

Park: Yes

Beach: Yes

Boat Launch: Yes

Lifeguards: Lifeguards in season.

Size: 6.1 acres

Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Parking: Ample on-site parking (2 lots)

Cost: Free

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Facilities:

Benches, trash receptacles, interpretive signage. The Beach House, with restrooms and concessions, is open seasonally. Geocache location.

Dogs: Dogs are not permitted on the waterfront from June to September.

Boat Ramp: Yes

ADA Access: Yes

Scenic Views: Yes

Waterbody/Watershed: Hingham Harbor/Massachusetts Bay

Other Things to Do at This Site

Boating
Fishing
Nature Photography
Paddling
Paved Trails
Town Parks & Monuments