33 Parker Ave, Cohasset, MA 02025, USA
Cohasset Harbormaster: (781) 383-0863
Owned By: Town of Cohasset
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 Harbor Marina. Boating access to Bassing Beach.
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
Cohasset’s only public boat ramp was established in the 1960’s and renovated in 2022/2023. It was funded by a Seaport Economic Council grant, as well as Community Preservation funds.
Prior to European contact, a band of the Massachusett Native American tribe maintained a village in what is now Cohasset. It was known as Quonahassit — often translated as “long rocky place.” In 1614, while exploring what was known then as the New World, Captain John Smith (1580-1631) landed in “Quonahassit Harbor” to trade for furs. The Quonahassit village was probably in the vicinity of today’s Elm Street, a summer camp for fishing, and for growing corn, beans and squash. The village moved inland during the winter for shelter, and to hunt for deer, turkey and other wildlife. A widespread plague decimated the Quonahassit population shortly after Smith’s visit.
To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Mattakeeset band of the Massachusett and the Massachusett tribe at Ponkapoag share information on their websites.
Habitats and Wildlife
The ramp is located a short distance from Cohasset Harbor on Bailey’s Creek, a tributary to the Gulf River.
The Gulf River originates in North Scituate. Joined by Musquashcut Brook and Bound Brook, it empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Cohasset Harbor.
Historic Site: No
Park: No
Beach: No
Boat Launch: Yes
Lifeguards: No
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Limited on-site parking. Cohasset sticker required Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Facilities:
Concrete boat ramp. Pier and floats.
Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Scoop the poop!
Boat Ramp: Yes
Scenic Views: Yes
Waterbody/Watershed: Bailey's Creek (Gulf River watershed)