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 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 […]
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, […]
3 James Ave, Hull, MA 02045, USA
James Avenue Wharf is a public fishing pier and boat launch area on Hull Bay. It is suitable for launching canoes, kayaks and other small craft. FISHING ADVISORY: It’s important […]
2 A St, Hull, MA 02045, USA
The A Street Pier is a public fishing pier and boat launch ramp with beautiful views of Hull Bay. It is adjacent to Safe Harbor Sunset Bay Marina. FISHING ADVISORY: […]
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
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
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
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. It’s important to know that some […]
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
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
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 […]
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 Little Pond and the Billington Sea, it is a popular location for fishing […]
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, the Kingston Town Pier is the home of the Kingston Harbormaster. The property features a fishing pier, a launch ramp for boats, seasonal floats and […]
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 […]
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 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
Renovated in 2024, this 7-acre outdoor recreational complex on Plymouth Harbor features tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, a ball field, and the Douglass C. Gray Playground. There is also a […]
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.
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” […]
Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Duxbury’s Mill Pond / Cushing Ice House property is a small historic site with a 13-acre pond. The Cushing Ice House — which stored ice harvested from the pond — […]
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. Parking requires […]
595 Congress St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Peterson’s Sawmill Pond is a small but picturesque pond on Route 14 in Duxbury, suitable for fishing and paddling. There is a small island in the middle. The pond is […]
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
Bouve Conservation Area in Hingham offers a half mile trail along the shoreline and through the woods. The property, located on Hewitts Cove, 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, […]
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
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, […]
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
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 leads through the marsh to […]
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 […]
Camp Nekon, Monks Hill Rd, Kingston, MA 02364, USA
Kingston’s Camp Nekon is a 206-acre forested parcel with numerous ponds and wetlands, at least 2 miles of trails and unpaved roadways, and a DCR fire tower. In addition, there […]
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
Poor Meadow Brook Conservation Area in Hanson features 1-mile trail through woods and wetlands, in two intersecting loops. There is also a short, wide, gravel trail from parking area to […]
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
The Marshfield Town Pier is situated on a busy commercial harbor. 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
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 […]
MARS-M05-07, #11A, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Green Harbor Beach is a public beach with seasonal lifeguards, portable restrooms and a jetty. It is located Located at the end of Beach Street in Marshfield. In season, a […]
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
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. She 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. You’ll find a ramp and access for small boats here. Swimming is […]
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 Park in Abington is a historic 53-acre property was the location of Abolitionist meetings in the mid-1800s. It is located on a pond-like section of the Shumatuscacant River, […]
260 Gurnet Rd, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Duxbury Beach Reservation is a clean, beautiful, family-friendly beach, nestled between Duxbury Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Access to Duxbury Bay is also available here for fishing, shellfishing, and paddling. […]
370 Powder Point Ave, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
The Powder Point Bridge, open to the public, is a historic landmark that offers gorgeous views of Duxbury Bay and access to Duxbury Beach Park and Duxbury Beach Reservation. The wooden plank sidewalk […]
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
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. FISHING […]
350 Plymouth Street, Pembroke, MA, USA
Stetson Pond Beach in Pembroke features a small pond in a quiet setting, ideal for fishing, swimming, paddling, and seasonal ice skating. FISHING ADVISORY: It’s important to know that some […]
76-44 Woodbine Ave, Pembroke, MA 02359, USA
Small pond in a neighborhood setting, ideal for swimming, fishing and paddling. It’s important to know that some of our freshwater fisheries are contaminated with mercury, PFAS and/or other concerning substances. […]
183 Wampatuck Street, Pembroke, MA, USA
The Oldham Pond Town Landing provides public access to the 189-acre pond for fishing, swimming, paddling, and small motorboats. Winter activities here include ice skating and ice fishing. Motorboaters: be […]
Furnace Pond Beach, Furnace Colony Drive, Pembroke, MA, USA
Pembroke’s Furnace Pond Beach features a large pond in neighborhood setting. It is deal for fishing, paddling and seasonal ice skating. FISHING ADVISORY: It’s important to know that some of […]
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 Shores neighborhood. It features both wooded and grassy areas, plus interpretive signage and a launch […]
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 is a retired cranberry bog surrounded by walking trails and wetlands. Also known as Smitty’s Bog, it offers car-top boat access to Indian Head Pond. Its […]
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 4+ 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 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
The 3,500-acre Wompatuck State Park stretches into four towns – Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate and Norwell. It features numerous seasonal campsites, plus fishing and non-motorized boating on the Aaron River Reservoir. […]
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 kiosk in the parking area for the CVS at 1880 Ocean Street and follow the […]
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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, 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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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 about a half mile of forest trails, a seating area, a picnic table, and […]
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 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 1930s, Boston Sand and Gravel owned […]
