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Castle Island, Pleasure Bay, M Street Beach and Carson Beach

Address

2010 Day Blvd., Boston, MA 02127
Directions 

Phone

(617) 727-5290
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Transit friendly
Accessible
Dogs Allowed
Historic site
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Details

Overview

A visit to Castle Island combines history and recreation. Tour Fort Independence or take a walk around it. Continue the day sunbathing or swimming at one of the nearby beaches.

Hours

Sunrise to sunset

Parking

Parking restrictions along the parkway on the beach side between I Street and Farragut Road.

Activities

Children swimming

Swimming

The island and connected beaches allow for plenty of shoreline to take a dip into the ocean.
A person walking.

Walking

For a light walk around historic Fort Independence, take the Castle Island Loop. For a longer stroll, try the Pleasure Bay Loop.

All Activities

  • Biking
  • Educational programs
  • Fishing
  • Running and walking
  • Swimming

Facilities

  • Boardwalk
  • First aid station
  • Lifeguard station
  • Picnic areas (grilling allowed)
  • Playground
  • Restrooms - closed
  • Rinsing showers - closed
  • Scenic overlook

Accessibility

  • Accessible picnicking
  • Accessible restrooms - closed
  • Accessible trails

Restrictions

Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May 1 through September 15.

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