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Beals Park

Beals Parking lot, 35 Athens St, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA

781-682-6124

Owned By: Town of Weymouth

Beals Park in Weymouth features a large playground, an 18,000-square-foot skate park, paved trails, pickleball courts, a basketball half-court, plus benches, a shade pavilion, and interpretive signage. The park was fully renovated in 2023 and 2024.

Features

Community Preservation Funds provided significant support for the park’s renovation. The skate park was designed by New Line Skateparks, and features a beginners area, an intermediate area, and an expert area with a bowl. Skate Park Rules are posted on site. The playground offers areas for younger and older children, and is surfaced with rubber.

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 shares information on its website.

According to the Weymouth Historical Commission, Beals Park was Weymouth’s first public park. It is named for Elias S. Beals, a prominent North Weymouth resident. By the mid-1880’s the property — while privately owned — was used frequently by children for ball games, ice skating and sledding. In 1884, the North Weymouth Improvement Association was established, with Beals as its president. Beals acquired the land where the park now stands and gifted it to the town in 1888. The Weymouth Park Commission was established the following year, to oversee the property.

Trail Description

A 0.18-mile paved trail winds downhill from the upper section to the lower section of the park. Occasional staircases provide optional short cuts. In addition, the lower section features a 0.14-mile flat gravel loop. Extend your walk on the Bicknell Square Loop, which forms a 0.5-mile triangle along Athens, Bridge, and Sea Streets.

Habitats and Wildlife

The park features grass and ornamental plantings, along with maple, cherry and beech trees, plus a small wetland. It is located within the watershed of the Fore River.

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Beals Parking lot, 35 Athens St, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA

Historic Site: No

Park: Yes

Beach: No

Boat Launch: No

Lifeguards: No

Hours: Dawn to Dusk for most activities. Walking paths are open until 11pm.

Parking: Two 9-space parking areas: at 35 Athens Street and on Sea Street opposite Pearl Street.

Cost: Free

Trail Difficulty: Easy, Medium

Facilities:

Skate park, shade pavilion, interpretive signage, large playground with slide and climbing structures, half-court basketball, pickleball courts, paved trail, short gravel trail, benches, flagpole, portable restroom, street lamps, trash and pet waste receptacles, bicycle rack. Bus stop at the Sea Street entrance.

Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Please clean up after your pet! Pets are not permitted in the skate park.

Boat Ramp: No

ADA Access: Yes

Scenic Views: Yes

Waterbody/Watershed: Fore River

Other Things to Do at This Site

Grassy Walks
Paved Trails
Playgrounds