National Parks / Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area — MA
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach of downtown Boston. Youth programs, visitor services, research, wildlife management, and more are coordinated on the park's 34 islands and peninsulas by the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership.
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Upcoming Events
- Founder’s Day Free Ferry DayTue Aug 25 2026
- Camp SpectacleFri Aug 28 2026Spectacle Island
- Will It Be You? A Dance Song for Whales and HumansFri Aug 28 2026
- Stewardship Saturday: Cathleen Stone Island (Thompson Island)Sat Aug 29 2026Departure will be from EDIC pier.
- Spectacular PollinatorsSat Aug 29 2026
- Stewardship Saturday: Webb State ParkSat Sep 05 2026371 River St, Weymouth, MA 02191
- Bomba By The Sea: Spectacle Island Birthday BombazoSun Sep 06 2026
- TGIF (Thank Goodness I'm Fishing) on Spectacle IslandMon Sep 07 2026Spectacle Island
- Boston Harbor Islands Partnership MeetingTue Sep 15 2026