Webb Memorial State Park

September 8, 2019 Sunny

This park rests on a peninsula that extends about 1/2 mile into Hingham Bay with trails around the edge and water views all around. It also has plenty of parking, restrooms, and a picnic area. It is both a state park and the only mainland section of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.

We visited on a warm, sunny day and took the loop around the water’s edge.

Reaching the end of the peninsula you can see other Boston Harbor Islands near you and there were plenty of sailboats when we visited.

The views toward Boston are also spectacular, with a clear view of the city skyline. We could also see airplanes on their descent into Logan.

Continuing on the level path we came to a rocky beach where the kids skipped stones for a while. Although the water seemed pretty chilly to us, a woman did go in and take a dip (you can see her in the distance). We also saw the T ferries from Boston to Hull pass by and bring some wake crashing on the shore.

On top of a small hill farther along we found a memorial to a local man named John Cole, who was a big-hearted Christian man in the community who was a selfless and true friend to his neighbors. It was really a lovely and peaceful section of the park.

We enjoyed Webb Memorial very much. The fresh air and great water views make it feel more like a Boston harbor island than a peninsula, and it was easy to visit. A very pleasant way to spend a summer afternoon.

This park had great views of the Harbor Islands and several peaceful memorials. It really felt like an island.
This is really a beautiful park. Compact with great views. Too bad the beach is rocky.
The beach was cool and we skipped stones at the ocean surface, so it was pretty cool (‘v’)
The beach is good and the memorials and the trail, but I got wet.
I like the beach.