Cole Parkway Boat Ramp

99 Cole Pkwy, Scituate, MA 02066, USA

Scituate Harbormaster: 781-545-8724

Owned By: Town of Scituate

• Directions

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 Bill Stetson Boat Ramp. Also on site, a small courtesy dock where boaters can tie up temporarily, as space permits, along with a skiff-dinghy dock. Seasonal skiff dock permits are available from the Harbormaster. For more information, please consult the Scituate Harbormaster’s office.

The ramp is directly adjacent to the Scituate Harborwalk.

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

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 Mattakeeset band of the Massachusett, and the Massachusett tribe at Ponkapoag, both share information on their websites. 

Interpretive signage along the Harborwalk offers this history of the area: “The period of time between the mid 1600’s through the mid 1800s defined Scituate as one of the most prosperous harbors between Boston and New Bedford. As maritime based industries grew along the waterfront, the wharf area became the center of activity for the Town. Numerous men listed their occupation as shipwrights, chandlers, coopers, blacksmiths, carpenters and sail makers. Serving trade and travel, a ship yard, tide mill, lumber mill and livery covered the area where (the Mill Wharf Marina and restaurant) now stand. … Schooners, barks, brigantines and whaling ships were built and sailed from Scituate to destinations around the world.”

Trail Description

Check out the Scituate Harborwalk, immediately adjacent.

Habitats and Wildlife

Located at the mouth of Satuit Brook, in the heart of Scituate Harbor.