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Castle Island

2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127

Dawn to Dusk

$

swim, run, bike-trails, water-activities

Castle Island is the perfect place to bike or scooter ride around the two-mile loop.

The beach is a great place to hunt for hermit crabs, and the fort is always fun to explore. We love to spend the day here. Keep in mind that the beach is rocky, so it would be best to bring water shoes.

Typically, we start the day with donuts from Sullivan's Castle Island before taking a little scooter ride around the castle with the kids. Next, we stop by the Castle Island playground before going down to the beach for some sand time. We love to watch the planes take off and land!

Features

Parking Restrooms Good for All Ages
Thoughtfully captured by:
Jennifer de Merode
The Head of Accounting and Boston Ambassador, Jenny has been living in Boston for almost 10 years. Before Boston, she lived in Washington, DC for 8 years, and previous to that grew up on Long Island, NY. Along the way, she spent a few months in Amsterdam with her family biking all around and exploring that beautiful city! Jenny has always enjoyed being active - from organized sports to jogging, and of course, being in the garden as much as possible when the weather is cooperative. She tries to include her children in all of her active hobbies. With two toddler boys, ages 3 and 5, she and her husband spend their time discovering new places and things to do in the New England area. Spending time outdoors in all types of weather and encouraging her children to love all seasons is very important to her - and so is helping and encouraging others to do the same. Jenny and her family love spending time at the beach, traveling, taking walks and hikes, and of course, finding new playgrounds!
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Part of the Mass Audubon Society, this truly special spot has plenty of hiking, and birds who will eat right out of your hand.
A pizza place and bowling alley!
Three stories of fun!

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