EXPLORE AN ISLAND PARK JUST MINUTES FROM
DOWNTOWN BOSTON

About the Park

The official website of the Boston Harbor Islands

Made up of 34 islands and peninsulas, Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is an urban oasis just minutes from Boston’s city center. Hop aboard a park ferry and discover islands rich with opportunities for outdoor recreation, relaxation and learning. Check the park calendar for special events or create your own adventure with our trip planning tools below.

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Upcoming Events

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Mar23

Stewardship Saturday at World’s End

Come join other park stewards and our partners at The Trustees to help with resource management atop the beautiful drumlins of World’s End!

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Mar23

Revelry and Revolution: An Evacuation Day Harbor Cruise

A Boston Harbor cruise highlighting the real history of the British evacuation of Boston in 1776 with live historical music.

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Apr06

Stewardship Saturday at Grape Island

Come join park biologists and volunteer stewards for a Stewardship Saturday at Grape Island! Help us control non-native invasive plants and enhance native ecosystems and natural processes in the park.

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Apr08

[Not Quite] Total Eclipse of the Park

Venture to Spectacle Island for an afternoon of solar eclipse viewing from Boston Harbor!

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May04

Stewardship Saturday at Grape Island

Come join park biologists and volunteer stewards for a Stewardship Saturday at Grape Island! Help us control non-native invasive plants and enhance native ecosystems and natural processes in the park.

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May18

Stewardship Saturday at Grape Island

Come join park biologists and volunteer stewards for a Stewardship Saturday at Grape Island! Help us control non-native invasive plants and enhance native ecosystems and natural processes in the park.

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May18

Stewardship Saturday AND Bioblitz at Grape Island

Come join park biologists and volunteer stewards for a Stewardship Saturday at Grape Island! Help us control non-native invasive plants and enhance native ecosystems and natural processes in the park.

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May25

Stewardship Saturday at Worlds End

Come join other park stewards to help us control non-native invasive plants and enhance native ecosystems and natural processes in the park

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Explore the Islands

Exploring is believing! Of 34 islands and peninsulas that make up Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, many are accessible by seasonal public ferry service or can be accessed year-round by car or on foot. Islands range from rustic retreats to family-friendly hubs with a range of activities. Hover over the map to learn more about each island destination!

About the Park

It's great to be able to get away from the city for a day and experience the outdoors in the harbor just a few minutes by boat from Boston.

Will from Dorchester

I feel like I'm walking through history right now!

Harbor Discovery Camper

Gorgeous views, quiet vibe, clear waters. Great spot to spend a summer day or weekend.

Danielle from Quincy

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