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Albert F. Norris Reservation
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Norwell
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Dover Street. Trails sheltered by evergreens offer a quiet place to walk and cross-country ski.
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Bare Cove Park
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Hingham
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Beal Street. 469 acres along Weymouth Back River with over three miles of paved roadways and wooded paths. Hiking, bicycling, boating, horseback riding, ice skating, nature observing, picnicking, walking and jogging.
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Blue Hills Reservation
(617) 698-1802
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Milton
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A natural recreational oasis offering canoeing, fishing, golfing, picnicking, bicycling, horseback riding and more. Home to Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory and Trailside Museum. www.state.ma.us/mdc/blue.htm.
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Caddy Park
(617) 376-1251
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Quincy
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Quincy Shore Drive. Playground, walking, jogging, scenic views along the beach.
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Ellisville Harbor State Park
(508) 866-2580
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Plymouth
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Beautifully scenic spot featuring small fishing boats, barrier beach, salt marsh, sphagnum bog, forested upland and open meadow. Walking, beach combing and sightseeing. In fall or winter harbor seals can often be seen.
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Fort Revere Park
(617) 727-4468
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Hull
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Eight-acre historic site rich in natural and cultural history. Contains remnants of two fortifications, water tower with observation deck offering spectacular views of Boston Harbor, its islands and lighthouses, museum and picnic facilities. Farina Road.
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Freedom Park
(617) 376-1251
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Quincy
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Burgin Parkway in Quincy Center. Passive recreation park with walkway and benches.
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George's Island, Boston Harbor Isle State Park
(781) 740-1605
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Hingham
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Picnic grounds, snack bar, open fields, paved walkways, parade ground and gravel beach. Guided tours of historic Fort Warren. George’s Island ferries depart from Hingham Shipyard and Hull.
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Great Brewster Park
(781) 383-0273
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Cohasset
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Entrance to walking trail behind town hall. Used for picnicking, fairs, band concerts, and passive recreation.
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Great Esker Park
(781) 337-4742
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Weymouth
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Elva Road. Park runs for 1.5 miles along the Weymouth Back River and contains the last remaining eskers in the U.S.
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Grossman Park
(617) 376-1251
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Wollaston
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Fenno Street and Quincy Shore Drive. Scenic nature trails with commemorative plaques.
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Herring Run Park
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Pembroke
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Route 14. Scenic example of old-time herring run. Fish usually run from mid-April to mid-May. Great picnic spot.
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Holmes Reservation
(781) 821-2977
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Plymouth
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Route 3A. Panoramic view of Plymouth Bay. Remains much as it was in 1620, when the Pilgrims arrived.
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Merrymount Park
(617) 376-1251
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Wollaston
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Hancock Street and Merrymount Parkway. Largest and most utilized park. Playground, basketball and tennis courts, fields, boating and sailing, picnicking, horseshoes and scenic views.
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More Brewer Park
(781) 740-7233
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Hingham
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Hobart Street. Bicycling, cross country skiing, hiking, horseback riding, ice skating, picnicking, walking and jogging.
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Myles Standish State Forrest
(508) 866-2526
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Plymouth
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Long Pond Road. Five miles of paved trails on 14,000 acres of forest. Numerous swimming ponds, picnic areas and campsites.
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North Hill Marsh
(781) 837-9400
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Duxbury
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Mayflower Street. The Audubon Society’s 129-acre sanctuary includes forest, bike trails and 90-acre pond.
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Pilgrim Memorial State Park
(508) 866-2580
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Plymouth
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Plymouth Harbor. Park offers scenic views of harbor and the Mayflower II, a replica of the ship that brought the Pilgrims.
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Turkey Hill Recreational Area
(781) 821-2977
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Cohasset
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Entry off Route 3A in Cohasset or from Turkey Hill Lane in Hingham. Biking and walking trails.
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Webb Memorial State Park
(781) 740-1605
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Weymouth
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Neck Street. On Boston Harbor near Boston Harbor Islands. Park offers fishing, picnicking and walking trails.
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Wheelwright Park
(781) 383-0273
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Cohasset
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North Main Street. Biking and walking trails.
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Whitney and Thayer Woods
(781) 821-2977
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Cohasset
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Route 3A near Sohier Street. Biking and walking trails.
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Wompatuck State Park
(781) 749-7160
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Hingham
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Follow signs from Route 228. Park offers 250 wooded campsites (140 with electricity), 12 miles of paved bicycle trails and miles of wooded mountain bike, bridle paths and hiking trails. Fishing and boat ramp for car-top boats. Bicycles and bike trailers available for rent in summer.
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World's End Reservation
(781) 821-2977
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Hingham
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Martins Lane. Surrounded by Ocean, World’s End offers bicycling, cross-country skiing, hiking, nature observing, walking and jogging.
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