Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

A child dancing on the beach at dusk
. . . 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.
Map showing location of park.
A child dancing on the beach at dusk
Photo by NPS Photo
A man on a kayak in Boston Harbor
Photo by NPS Photo
An image of the sun setting over the Boston skyline from the Islands
Photo by NPS Photo
Children looking out at Boston from the Harbor Islands
Photo by NPS Photo
Historic Fort Warren on Georges Island
Photo by NPS Photo