Attention:

Ferry service is currently running between Boston and Spectacle Island.  Click here for schedule and ticketing.

Some park access has changed due to current health regulations around COVID-19:

Georges, Peddocks, Lovells, Grape, and Bumpkin Islands are accessible by recreational vessel only.

Camping and reservations for the Boston Harbor Islands are suspended for the duration of the 2020 season.

Worlds End is now open by advance reservation only.

Thompson Island is closed to the public until further notice.

Most DCR park areas and facilities are now open.  Click here to learn more about how to safely enjoy time outside.

Volunteer

Ready to make a difference? Lend a hand in your parks!

Help preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources of the Boston Harbor Islands so that visitors can enjoy these special places for generations to come!

Opportunities are available for both individual and group volunteers. Roll up your sleeves working alongside our Natural Resources Team maintaining island trails and important habitat areas, or work side by side with Park Rangers to welcome visitors and answer questions. No previous experience is required and all training, tools, and leadership is provided.

Whether you are volunteering for a single event, lending your time throughout the season or participating in a group service day, your contribution to the park is greatly appreciated!

See what a volunteer field day is like

Check out our ongoing field work

 

Individual Volunteer

Volunteer as an Individual

Help offer information at island visitor centers, assist our natural resources team with invasive species management or help out at special events. There are so many ways you can make a difference!

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Volunteer Group

Volunteer as a Group

Is your workplace or community group looking to plan a fun and meaningful day of service? We can help match your group with volunteer opportunities in the park. Contact us to learn more.

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