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Carlson Fields / Hingham Skate Park

28 Bare Cove Park Dr, Hingham, MA 02043, USA

Hingham Recreation: (781) 741-1464

Owned By: Town of Hingham

The Carlson Memorial Athletic Fields in Hingham 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

Europeans from Hingham, England arrived at the Bare Cove area in 1633. They named their settlement “Barecove,” but changed the name to Hingham in 1635. The land where the park now stands was privately owned until the early 1900s. Then the Navy established the Hingham Naval Ammunition Depot, also known as Hockley Hollow, on site. In 1917, Camp Hingham Naval Station, a training camp, was established nearby as well, and in 1925, it became part of the depot.

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 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.

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28 Bare Cove Park Dr, Hingham, MA 02043, USA

Historic Site: No

Park: Yes

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. Please clean up after your pet!

Boat Ramp: No

ADA Access: Yes

Scenic Views: No

Waterbody/Watershed: Weymouth Back River watershed

Other Things to Do at This Site

Cross-country Skiing
Playgrounds