Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Protected park · MA, USA
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area in MA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Closed through 2026-12-18; reopens 2027-02-16
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
At the park
- Camping
- Picnicking
- Tide pooling
- Wildlife & bird watching
- Hiking trails
- Fishing
- Swimming
Events
- Boston Harbor Lighthouse Cruise
- Stewardship Saturday: Location TBD
- National Public Lands Day Stewardship Saturday: Location TBD
- $5 Ferry Weekend
- Stewardship Saturday: World's End
- Boston Harbor Islands Partnership Meeting
Before you go
- Limits
- Reservations are required and can made through Reserve America on their website ( https://www.reserveamerica.com/ ) or via phone (877-422-6762)
- Limits
- Pets are not allowed on any of the islands that are accessed by ferry
- Park alert: Contact Us
- We continue to experience issues with our phone lines, please contact us via our email address: [email protected]
- Getting there
- There are many ways to enjoy Boston Harbor Islands and many ways to get there. For more information on how to get to the park by ferry, car, or private boat, please visit www.bostonharborislands.org.
- Weather & when to go
- The Boston Harbor Islands have a humid maritime climate characterized by slightly cooler temperatures than the mainland, so dress in layers. Typical summer conditions feature air temperatures approximately 5-10 degrees cooler than the mainland, winds of 0-15 knots and waves of 1-3 feet.
- Visitor center
- Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
- Visitor center
- Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
- Visitor center
- Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
- Visitor center
- Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
- Visitor center
- Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
- Visitor center
- Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
- Visitor center
- Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
- Visitor center
- Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center — For the 2026 season, the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center will be open Thursday - Sunday: 9:30 am - 1 pm. — The Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center is located on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
- Visitor center
- Georges Island
- Visitor center
- Georges Island
- Visitor center
- Georges Island
- Visitor center
- Georges Island Visitor Center
Facilities on the park map
11 bench, 5 defibrillator, 8 first aid kit, 20 picnic area, 27 restroom, 32 visitor information, 10 water fountain.