28 Bare Cove Park Dr, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Hingham Recreation: (781) 741-1464
Owned By: Town of Hingham
The Carlson Memorial Athletic Fields are shown on some maps as “School Depot Land.” This large grassy property features soccer, baseball, basketball facilities as well as the Hingham Skate Park. A 0.5-mile paved walking trail extends around the athletic fields. Directly adjacent to Bare Cove Park.
Features
This land is within the region of the Massachuseuk (or Massachusett) Native American tribe.
Trail Description
A 0.5-mile paved walking path extends in a loop around the playing fields.
Habitats and Wildlife
Grassy fields with a few trees around the perimeter, including pitch pine, oak, and birch. There is a small wetlands area immediately adjacent.
This property is within the watershed of the Weymouth Back River, which rises from several ponds and swamps, including Whitman Pond in Weymouth. It flows for about 10 miles, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Hingham Bay, downstream of the park, and just south of Grape Island and Slate Island.
Historic Site: No
Park: No
Beach: No
Boat Launch: No
Lifeguards: No
Size: 55 acres
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Ample on-site parking
Cost: Free
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Facilities:
Baseball and soccer fields, 2 basketball courts, skate park, 0.5-mile paved walking loop.
Dogs: No dogs on playing fields. Otherwise, dogs must remain on leash. Scoop the poop!
Boat Ramp: No
ADA Access: Yes
Scenic Views: Yes
Waterbody/Watershed: Weymouth Back River watershed