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Designation
National Recreation Area
State
MA
Park address
Charlestown, MA
Entrance fee
No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
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Notes

  • Designation Date: 11/12/1996

  • . . . 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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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park 21 Second Ave Charlestown, MA 02129 US

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Stewardship Saturday: World's End

Stewardship Saturday: World's End Park Event · Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area · Oct 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM–2:30 PM Matt Teuten Join park stewards an…

Stewardship Saturday: Cathleen Stone Island (Thompson Island)

Stewardship Saturday: Cathleen Stone Island (Thompson Island) Park Event · Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area · Oct 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Matt…