Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park
Group Authorization Terms and Conditions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Any group of 25+ people intending to visit Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is required to obtain authorization via the Group Authorization Form.
- Submitting the Group Authorization Form does not guarantee authorization.
- Authorization will be sent via email following submission review.
- Authorizations are non-transferable.
- All cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to your scheduled trip. Failing to alert Park Personnel that your group can no longer attend will make your organization ineligible to participate in the future. For concerns within 48 hours of your visit, call (508) 306-1628.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- It is the responsibility of the contact person(s) to ensure every member of the group’s compliance with all rules and regulations governing the Park.
- Any group bringing youth under 18 years old must follow at least a 10:1 ratio of children to adults.
RULES/POLICIES
- The park maintains a “carry in, carry out trash policy.” There is no trash disposal in the park. Bring a bag to collect any trash your group generates and be prepared to take it back with you.
- Charcoal or fuel cooking stoves are allowed only at designated picnic sites. There are none on Spectacle Island.
- Swimming on the islands is permitted in designated areas only. It is unsupervised and at your own risk.
- The following items are prohibited on all islands:
- Fireworks
- Drones
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Use of amplified sound (speakers)
- Pets are not allowed in the park (except for on-leash at Webb Memorial State Park).
RIGHTS
- Participants in the 2026 Island Pass Program waive any right to assert claims of injury or damage arising from their participation in the 2026 Island Pass program towards Boston Harbor City Cruises, Boston Harbor Now, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, National Park Service, or the City of Boston.
- Participants hereby consent to the use of their likeness, image, voice, or sound appearing in any photographs, video footage, or similar materials for park marketing and any other lawful purpose.
TIPS AND SAFETY
- Pack a lunch and lots of water
- Pack sunscreen, a hat, or anything else you will need for being in the sun.
- Please observe all fences, railings, signage, and natural barriers such as shrubs, and tall grasses as these indicate areas that are restricted for resource protection or safety concerns.
- Be respectful of plants, wildlife, and other visitors to the park
- Check out our activity folder before your visit for maps and self-guided activities both on and off the island.