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PARKLANDS FOR THE PUBLIC Published by the Hingham Land Conservation Trust to encourage the use of Hingham’s Conservation and Recreation Areas

“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir

This 2017 edition of Parklands for the Public honors Katharine W. Reardon, Hingham Land Conservation Trust Board Chair from 2002 to 2013, for her more than 25 years of service to the Trust’s mission.

PUBLIC/QUASI - PUBLIC OPEN SPACE The Hingham Land Conservation Trust AQUARION WATER COMPANY 1972–2017 Hingham is rich in open space, and not by accident. Town ACCESS POINT sentiment has long favored conservation. Civic leaders have been farsighted in their planning and public-spirited citizens have been generous in gifts and sale of land for PARCEL REFERENCE public use. Building on the early efforts of the Hingham Text on other side Friends of Conservation, the Hingham Land Conservation Trust works to acquire, preserve and maintain exceptional properties in Hingham. We are grateful for the generous support that makes this work possible.

The Hingham Land Conservation Trust This 2017 update uses original 1982 plan compiled by Cap Vinal (scale and boundaries Box 10, Hingham, 02043 approximated), based on the 1974 Town of Hingham Highway map by Perkins Engineering. Hinghamlandtrust.org 1600s this was the site of a herring fish WHITNEY AND THAYER TRIPHAMMER the HCC. The northern 10 acres were by the Marchesiani family in 1934. As weir (trap)—origin of the Weir River’s WOODS (TTOR) Established by /TRIPHAMMER purchased by the HCC from abutters. with many currently wooded properties, name. Derby Academy gave 3 acres. 32the Whitney Woods Association gift 46,47WOODS (HCC) With its rugged, - Access to Main Street was donated by these lands were mostly held open Birding site. of 643 acres in 1933, this reservation ed shore, this pond is one of the gems the Goodlatte family along with an ease- for pasture and agriculture. More than has since been enlarged by other gifts, of Hingham parklands. It was created ment given by Wilder Memorial. Two lots 10,000 tomato plants were grown here, HULL STREET PLAYGROUND including 23 acres from the late Mrs. by damming Accord Brook in the 17th extending the park’s southeast corner along with cucumbers, strawberries and & LOVETT LAND (HRC/HCC) Ezra Thayer. 114.5 of the 824 acres Century for a sawmill. The pond is popu- were given by Richard and other vegetables. Through the good 19This 5.8-acre neighborhood playground in this forested area are in Hingham. lar for hiking, skating, paddling and fish- Kurtzman (3.6 acres) and Robert and will of the Marchesiani family and the includes a baseball field and playground The area borders Wompatuck State ing. Prior to 2010, the dam and the fish Carolyn Garvie (6.75 acres). Further developer of Black Rock Golf Course, equipment. In winter, the field occasion- Park, providing a stretch of unbroken ladders were completely reconstructed. protection of historic Glad Tidings Plain this property was obtained in 2001 in ally floods and freezes for informal skat- wood land more than four miles long The 97.8 acres include land on the north was provided by the 2006 CPC-funded exchange for an inaccessible conserva- ing. The adjoining 10.5-acre Rockland with twelve miles of trails. The Bigelow side of Triphammer Pond and along the purchase of 2.4 acres of developable tion tract on Old Ward Street. This land Street/Tugmanug Lane parcel, donated Boulder, a large glacial erratic, is best Weir River. Completing the preservation land behind 730 Main Street and con- connects Main Street to more than 100 The sixth edition of Parklands for the Public updates the map first published by the to HCC by Sarah Lovett in 2012, is a mix Hingham Land Conservation Trust (HLCT) 35 years ago now. This edition includes reached on Boulder Lane from the Rt. of the shores of Triphammer Pond, the servation restrictions donated by own- acres of conservation land in Hingham of wetland and upland. Limited trail sys- and to the Norwell water well fields. It the Town of Hingham acquisition of the Lehner Property (see #58) — the most valu- 3A entrance. Maud Milliken Memorial 23 acres of Triphammer Woods were ers of 10 acres of adjoining back land. tem but no formal trailhead or parking. borders Accord Brook and McKenna able land conservation project since the town adopted the Community Preservation Path, planted with rhododendrons and once the residence of Francis J. and Trail access from South Pleasant Street azaleas near Brass Kettle Brook, is clos- Marsh and includes a spectacular pine Act (CPA) in 2001. Along with adjoining acres previously preserved by HLCT and the FOUNDRY POND AREA (HCC) Elizabeth H. Thompson. Acquired by the near #32 (sign will be posted following est to James Hill Lane. Access from Rt. grove. The mown field (entrance marked Hingham Conservation Commission (HCC), this acquisition creates 100 contiguous Created by damming the Weir state in 1995, this land includes 14 acres official naming of the Lehner property at 20 3A in Cohasset near Sohier Street, at of white pines, red maples, American by granite posts) on Main Street recalls acres of wildlife and watershed protection and a varied trails area. River, most likely in the late 18th Century, 2018 Town Meeting). Also, when nurs- the pond was used sequentially by two Turkey Hill or through James Hill Lane beech and other , 8 acres of ery school is closed, park behind Wilder the agricultural history of the town. Cart The areas in green on the updated Parklands map show the principal open space. ironworks and a wool scouring plant, from Leavitt Street. oak/hickory forest, and a small wooded Memorial Building on Main Street and paths through the property make for all of which burned. The Sportsman’s swamp. Driveway between #75 and access there via Jacobs Meadow gate. easy walking. Outside of school hours, Some are too small to be delineated, such as Jackass Park (on Main Street), Fountain CRANBERRY POND (HCC) Club acquired the pond for fishing and #128 Pope’s Lane leads to small gravel park at the Middle School across Main Square (at North & Lincoln Streets), and the shipyard parcel now home to the DCR Also known as Bouve Pond, and LAZELL STREET STRIP later sold it to the town. The 32-acre parking area. Street, but easier to park on Scotland intermodal building—the South Shore gateway to seasonal ferry access to the 33once a cranberry bog, the pond is in and WADLEIGH’S RILL parcel includes the salt marsh below the Street and access trail system there. Harbor Islands. While not shown, conservation easements held by the HCC or HLCT a 13.8-acre preserve that seasonally LEAVITT STREET 59,60(HCC) This 3.7-acre strip between dam and an abandoned quarry. Access also protect views and natural resources. And private institutions such as Derby attracts birders and skaters. Access CONSERVATION LAND (HCC) Lazell Street and Wompatuck State McKENNA MARSH, GLADYS from Kilby Street (between #97 and Academy and Notre Dame Academy hold lands that protect the environment and near 41 French Street. 48This wooded strip of 16.3 acres was Park protects the Fulling Mill Pond aqui- CUSHING PARCEL & #103). Across Rockland Street, Amonte 73 beautify the streetscapes. given to the town by the late Wallace fer. WADLEIGH’S RILL on Lazell Street, SCOTLAND STREET MEADOW; Meadow (CPA funded acquisition of 3.3 MORE-BREWER Marden. A trail connecting Pope’s Lane a ¾-acre gift to the town from Edward WANDERS DRIVE LAND (HCC) More acres) has grassy areas, wetlands and PARK / BREWER The map includes some accessible open space areas in contiguous towns. In to Leavitt Street was named for Edgar Wadleigh, preserves a spring, a small than 100 acres here include a fresh- a stand of tupelo adjoining the 34,35RESERVATION (HCC) Francis Brewer, and , land in Hingham, Cohasset T.P. Walker. stream and a rocky hill. An area for water marsh once used as a waterfowl Weir River. On Rockland Street west son of John R. Brewer, spent boy- and Scituate combines to create large areas for hiking and wildlife habitat. Great nature study. preserve, with a beaver dam of unusu- of Kilby, Sidney’s Pond (CPA funded hood days on his father’s Worlds End McCORMACK PROPERTY (HCC) Esker Park and Osprey Overlook Park in Weymouth protect the ecology of the al length and linearity. Accord Brook acquisitions totaling 5.1 acres) is within Farm; and, possibly inspired by that Acquired with CPA funds in 2003, Back River, as well as the view. The Weir River Estuary Park in Hull, Cohasset and SWANSON HOLLOW (HCC) threads through the area, making it the Weir River ACEC. Mostly upland, experience, began in 1884 to purchase 495.85 acres of buffer the Hingham protects the Weir River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) This level-floored, 5-acre hard- important to water supplies of Hingham with some wetlands and pond frontage. sheep grazing land at Great Hill. Nearly Leavitt Street entrance to the former 61 through conservation of parcels such as the Amonte Meadow. wood pocket is contained by unusual- and Norwell, which has town wells and Access west of 127 Rockland Street. a century after Francis Brewer began Hingham Ammunition Depot Annex, ly high steep banks of unconsolidated many acres of publicly owned land abut- (Do not use private driveway.) No formal buying the land, in 1980, Dr. and Mrs. now part of Wompatuck State Park. Hingham now has more extensive than it did 150 years ago when much of glacial till—evidence that it is the site ting the southern border. Considerable parking. Informal trail to Sidney’s Pond. Wilmon Brewer gave the Conservation of a great block of ice that finally melt- the land was under cultivation. New development continues to alter the landscape. WOMPATUCK STATE PARK high ground and open woods provide However, Hingham has been successful in preserving additional open spaces. From Commission 107 acres of the Great ed in place thousands of years ago. It CHIEF JUSTICE CUSHING (MDCR) Encompassing 3002 easy walking and vantage points to Hill estate. Combined with previously was acquired partly for its value as a 2003 to 2017, 13 parcels were purchased, after Town Meeting approval, with CPA HIGHWAY BORDER (HCC) 50acres (1540 in Hingham), this heavily observe waterfowl. Large white cedars acquired 31.4 acres to the north and natural water retention area. During dry funds. Additional open space has been acquired through land donated to the Town. 21A 3.5-acre green buffer on Route 3A. wooded park is one of the town’s great- can be seen from the trail that skirts the 48.1-acre Brewer Reservation ear- seasons, the naturalist can walk through est conservation assets. Water features eskers toward the northern margin. In The best way to get to know Hingham’s parklands is to wander through them. SKATING CLUB (HRC) The lier given by the Brewer family, the most of it and find a handsome expanse include the Cohasset reservoir and sev- 2007, the CPA purchase of the Gladys The map’s scale does not allow delineation of trails, but by going to the indicated pond and wooded shore com- park totals 186.5 acres of varied land, of large ferns among sizable hardwoods eral . Burbank Boulder, a huge Cushing property off Scotland Street access points, you will often find paths that invite exploration. The Hingham Land 22prise 8.8 acres. In winter, the town clears much of it interlaced with winding car- and hemlocks. Access via a path from glacial remnant, sits on three points. conserved an additional 2+ acres behind Conservation Trust conducts guided walks twice a year in some of these snow from the frozen pond riage paths. Features include a spacious Cushing Street. Prospect Hill, a glacial drumlin, has the an affordable housing site. Also within properties. The HLCT also participated in the Hingham Comprehensive and maintains a warm-up meadow, surrounded by pine, larch and highest elevation in Hingham. Other EEL RIVER RESERVATION the McKenna Marsh land is a 9.75- Trails Plan published in 2015 and posted at Hingham-ma.gov. Learn more shelter for skaters. Seasonal dogwood. Brewer Pond, gorgeous when features include Mount Blue Spring, (Boy Scouts, HCC) Two adjoin- acre parcel, acquired in 2012, known about HLCT at Hinghamlandtrust.org. updates at hinghamrec.com. water lilies are in bloom, and the more HLCT 400 campsites and numer- 62 as the Scotland Street Meadow, now secluded Ice House Pond provide hab- ing plots: the northern 6.3 acres are ous wooded walking trails. reverting to forest. Good for observing Rules governing use of Hingham conservation lands are posted at GREAT ESKER PARK/ itat for many creatures. There is a trail owned by the Boy Scouts and the south- The Visitor Center is acces- nature, with an informal trail system. Hingham-ma.gov on the HCC pages. OSPREY OVERLOOK PARK through and the foundation ern 7.2 acres are controlled by the 23 sible from the Union Street Park on Scotland Street (not at Housing (Weymouth Park Department) of the tiny cottage of Bootleg Charlie, Conservation Commission. Access is at HCC entrance. More about park features and Authority property). Due east of the Osprey Overlook Park, opened in 2017, immortalized in the poetry of Brookes Brewster Drive. ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK AREA extends the trail system of the Great permitted uses at mass.gov/locations/ McKenna Marsh acreage is a 1.4-acre More, who bought the estate in 1921. SOUTH SCHOOL (HSD, Esker Park (established in 1967) and wompatuck-state-park. property, in the Wanders Drive neigh- The Boston Harbor Islands are a unit of the National Park System. Park management (His daughter later married Wilmon HRC) These 29 acres is the newest segment of the develop- borhood, donated by Irene Ann Bucken is coordinated by the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership. The area includes Brewer.) In 2006, protection of Bear BRADFORD ROAD (AWC) 63,6are part of4 the crest of a recessional ing Back River Trail, intended in 1994. A mix of wetland and upland; no Swamp was enhanced by a 5-acre gift of Wells here are protected by 24.8 moraine (transverse ridges of glacier the islands of , Boston Harbor, and Hingham Harbor eventually to run the full length formal trails or parking. the Estate of Gertrude Higgins. Parking 51acres of meadow and swamp. debris) and are interesting for the radical along with selected coastal conservation lands. For up-to-date information of the Weymouth Back River. is on Hobart Street. relief and contrasting floras. West of the VALLEY SWAMP (HCC) These on facilities and seasonal ferry access, visit bostonharborislands.org. More on access to/features of PLYMOUTH RIVER school is Indian Spring, one of the few 9.67 acres bordering the east these parks at weymouth.ma.us. CASSIDY FIELD & RIDGEWOOD SCHOOL COMPLEX & 74 natural springs in the town. Eight acres branch of the Accord Brook were RESERVATION (HCC) 52,532 WETLANDS PARCELS The 93-acre BARE COVE PARK (BCPC) 36 of maple swamp on the Cushing Street trans-ferred to the Conservation GRAPE ISLAND (MDCR) further protects this resource area. Adjoining Brewer Reservation, Cassidy Plymouth River tract, formerly the Acquired by the town in 1972, 484 side were the site of an open millpond Commission in 2003. Paths through the thickets of Field (HRC), 8.4 acres surrounded by Schirmer Farm, falls under four juris- 01 BROAD COVE (HCC) Once 24acres were the site of the shown on 19th century maps and are raspberries, bayberries and sumac that white pines, includes a baseball field. dictions. The northern section, with KRESS FIELD (HRC) Five acres the scene of shipbuilding and Naval Ammunition Depot from 1906 to an example of the natural succession of cover most of Grape Island’s 50 acres 11 Ridgewood Reservation (HCC), land an athletic field, six tennis courts, a include playground equipment salt-making the 15-acre, partially-tidal 1968. Together with Great Esker Park shallow ponds. 75 make for pleasant walking and lead donated in conjunction with the devel- small pond and some wooded upland and facilities for baseball and basketball. cove along Route 3A is surrounded by land, this parkland forms one of the to beautiful views. In 2017, Hingham opment of Ridgewood Crossing in 2010, around Plymouth River School, is FULLING MILL POND (AWC) marsh and woodlands providing a beau- foremost scenic, urban-centered open ACCORD POND (AWC) & designated May 21st as an annual local has a trail along a forested ridge and a con-trolled by the School Department This tract of 163 acres, adjoining tiful haven for egrets, ducks, swans, spaces in and protect NEARBY WETLANDS (HCC) holiday to commemorate the Battle of small pond (Snake Pond). Best access (HSD). Adjacent open land is held by 65the Town Forest, is one of the most 76 pheasants and quail. precious tidewaters and salt marshes. The 140.91 acres, including the pond, Grape Island: In 1775, a month after is through Brewer Reservation. the Board of Selectmen (TOH). The interesting natural areas in Hingham. Bare Cove Park has approximately three assure a reliable source of water (about the battle of Lexington, soldiers from the BRADLEY POND (HCC) Recreation Commission (HRC) oversees Fulling Mill Pond was created when miles of paved bicycle paths, numerous SOUTH SHORE COUNTRY 15% of Hingham’s supply) and protect British fleet landed on the island to har- Almost hidden behind the Rite Aid a playing field in the center of the Capt. Abel Cushing built a dam and mill 12 picnic sites and woodland trails. On the CLUB, JORRITSMA & SHEA this beautiful area, shared by Norwell vest hay and were driven off by patriots Pharmacy sits a pond and wooded hill- complex. The Conservation Commission in the early 18th Century. Several kettle park’s northern shore are 32 37LANDS (CCMC/HCC) The town pur- and Rockland whose town lines run from Hingham and Weymouth.Seasonal side, 2.4 acres surviving from the huge (HCC) holds the southern section includ- ponds in the recessional moraine above more acres, about half held by chased South Shore Country Club in through the pond. It is a traditional ferry service. Bradley estate. The tiny park was given ing open woods and marsh bordering Fulling Mill Pond were cleverly used by the Department of Fisheries 1988. Centrally located, it includes 154 stopping place for wild geese in their by the family of William J. McCluskey. the upper reaches of Cushing Pond. designers of the water system to receive SLATE ISLAND (MDCR) This and Wildlife. Park entrances acres of beautiful rolling land, an 18-hole migration. In 1639-40 commissioners, Not far away are two HCC wetlands and hold water piped under-ground from 12-acre island has rugged cliffs BATHING BEACH (Bathing next to the playing fields on Beal Street, golf course, outdoor swimming pool, including Pilgrim Gov. William Bradford 02 parcels at Oakcrest Road and Ward the higher elevations of Accord Brook. A of slate which once was quarried for Beach Trustees and HDC) This and on Fort Hill Street. Park rules at tennis courts, bowling alleys and a club- and Puritan Gov. John Endicott, set- 13 Street: the 4 acres acquired in 1986 natural spring can be found at the base gravestones, the foundations of houses 6.1-acre park has a harbor beach, a Hingham-ma.gov. house with a restaurant and function tled a land dispute by agreeing that and adjoining 5 acres acquired in 2002 of the southern bank of the steep-walled and ballast for ships. Tangled under- bandstand and a large parking lot which rooms. In winter the hills are popular the line between Plymouth County and connect through Black Rock and buffer valley that bisects the western section. growth and a profusion of wildflowers seasonally accommodates an open-air SCHOOL DEPOT LAND (TOH) for sledding and cross-country skiing. Massachusetts Bay Colony should run tributaries to Cushing Pond. No formal Unusually large trees add make it a sanctuary for birds. Relatively farmers’ market. As envisioned in the After an additional 55 acres of fed- A 2-acre parcel nearby, on Fort Hill to “ye middle of a great ponde” — 25 trails or parking. to the pleasure of following the path inaccessible; no trails and abundant 2007 Harbor Master Plan, the harbor eral land reverted to the Town in 2003, Street next to the cemetery, was donat- resulting in the name Accord Pond. an athletic complex including ball fields, from Main Street eastward toward the poison ivy. walkway is being expanded in fall 2017. ed by John Jorritsma. Drainage from the EEL RIVER WOODS (HLCT) Three parcels near the pond on Devon basketball courts and a skateboard ponds. Water Company land protects A new bath house is scheduled for com- extensive marsh onsite flows through This 12-acre refuge provides Terrace (2.2 acres), Winfield Road (4.8 , with a parking area, was created. Hingham’s water supply and permission pletion in 2018. the SSCC and then into the Fresh River 541,100 feet of forested frontage on busy acres) and Gardner Street (.65 acres), PARK (MDCR) Providing fine should be sought to walk the property. 03 and an anadromous fish run. Another all donated by Paul Hughes in 2007, are views of waters south of Boston, this HARBORFRONT PARKS HERSEY FIELD (HRC) Cushing Street and includes short ¾-acre parcel, at #257 South Street, predominantly wetlands. No formal trails 36-acre tract is at the end of Weymouth (HDC, HCC, TOH) Adjoining the This 4.7-acre park on Thaxter wooded trails and some access to the WATER COMPANY 26 donated by Barbara Shea, is a robust or parking. Neck. Nike missiles were once based 14bathing beach area, Monument Park Street includes baseball fields, bleach- Eel River Wetlands. The land was a gift LAND (AWC) Two Water wooded/shrub swamp wetland within 66,67 there. Named for Capt. William K. Webb, (5.8-acres) has a launch ramp for boats ers and a small playground. Unpaved from Mary Niles to the Hingham Land Company parcels add to the natural OLD SWAMP RIVER; the floodplain of the Town Brook. No Conservation Trust. (Previously, Mrs. a Weymouth police officer. Access at and a dredged basin for mooring plea- parking area. beauty of their south Hingham neigh- WETLANDS (HCC) Two parcels formal trails or parking. Niles and Stephen Baker had given the borhoods. One, 8.6 acres, which can be 77 371 River Street, Weymouth. sure craft. Permits for the moorings must GOVERNOR LONG BIRD totaling 13.6 acres between Abington town approximately 4 additional acres reached from Craig Lane, has a small RAGGED, SARAH, LANGLEY be obtained from the Harbormaster. The SANCTUARY (HCC) Site of the BURNS MEMORIAL PARK Street and Weymouth border were “Iron Horse,” which gives the park its 27 on the edge of Cushing Pond.) Informal pumping station. The other, 20.9 acres & BUTTON ISLANDS (TOH) home of John D. Long, Governor of (HCC) Centrally located, these transferred to the town in 2009. Two name, was installed in 1929 to honor 38 parking near sign on Cushing Street. on Accord Brook near Prospect Street, 4,5In area 3.5, 3.9, 4.7, & .6 acres respec- Massachusetts (1880-83) and Secretary somewhat overgrown 24.1 acres tributaries of the Old Swamp River pick townsmen who had served in the Armed has wells. tively, these small islands contribute to of the Navy, this 11.1-acre site was given encompass pine-covered ledges, mead- MILDRED CUSHING WOODS up drainage from the upper watershed, Forces. Nearby Whitney Wharf was the beauty of Hingham Harbor and are to the town by his family. Offering a fine ow and red maple swampland which (HCC) Much of the southeastern GEORGE connect to the Old Swamp River and long used for commercial shipping. 55 popular for private boat day trips and view of Hingham Harbor, it includes belonged to the Burns family. Once shore of Cushing Pond is protected FOREST (DPW) & SAW MILL contribute to the Weymouth water sup- The site of a car dealership before 68 picnics. Ledges of puddingstone and marshland sanctuary for waterfowl. Park known as Tranquility Grove, historically by 19 acres given by Mildred Cushing, POND RD LAND (HCC) The Town ply. Upland areas are characterized by being acquired in a land swap in 1989, sandstone are of geological interest and on Cottage Street. this was the site of large outdoor gath- who was a longtime member of the Forest, with 197.6 acres of rolling land, ancient oaks and stone walls. Access it was then structurally restored and erings including an 1844 abolition rally. Hingham Conservation Commission. features open conifer groves, winding is from old Pine Street, a discontinued fun for climbing. HOME MEADOWS (HCC) landscaped. The POW-MIA Veteran’s Access via path between #92 and #96 The rolling, open woods have good- eskers and fern-carpeted swales (moist way off Abington Street. Nearby on Salt hay was once the valued STODDERS NECK (MDCR) Park adjoins Whitney Wharf. The CPA- Hersey Street. sized native trees and there is an open land depressions) not found elsewhere Industrial Park Road is a predominantly 28product of this marsh. The 70 acres This 20-acre promontory on the funded purchase of the former Mobil field that abuts several Main Street in Hingham. Vehicles not allowed. Pine- wetland parcel, about 3.5 acres donated 06 of open land, mostly given to the town HINGHAM TOWN HALL Back River, once only a source for Station site on the harbor in 2009 further lots. Informal parking on Cushing Street, needle-covered maintenance roads and by Joseph Noe Realty Trust in 1996. by abutters, provide a beautiful land- RECREATION AREA (HRC) gravel, was converted into a park by enhanced harbor views and access. 39 access via footpath. trails for walking. Foot access near: Bordering a tributary of the Old Swamp scape and wildlife refuge in central Formerly the site of Central Junior the MDC. Well-maintained paths, picnic 115 South Pleasant, 94 Prospect, 209 River; no formal trails or parking. BARNES AND STEAMBOAT Hingham. Two acres on Rockwood High School, 18.7 acres include Cronin BUCKET MILL LANE POND tables near the northern shore and a Charles Streets. East of the forest, a LANE WHARVES (HDC) These Road were also given to the Hingham Field, tennis courts, and a community (HCC) This one-acre pond landing for boats. Popular as an off- 15 ~1-acre parcel of wetland and upland stone wharves, dating back to steam- Land Conservation Trust by Mr. and playground built in 2000. In 2008, 56was created and given to the town by leash dog park. Access at 457 Lincoln in Saw Mill Pond Road neighborhood, boat days, protect 2.8 acres of shoreline. Mrs. William Canterbury. Scott and Jennifer Reed donated 3.5 Dattman Brothers to enhance the attrac- Street (3A). donated by Southgate Realty Trust in Barnes Wharf is the site of the Lincoln acres between Burr and Playground tiveness of a new development and aid 2015, is a mix of wetland and upland. No BOUVE CONSERVATION Maritime Center, which sponsors sailing EAST SCHOOL (HSD) Roads to extend this area. To the east, in the retention of wildlife. AREA AT HEWITT’S COVE and rowing programs open to the public. This 11.8-acre tract bordering 2 small triangular parcels shown are formal trails or parking. 07 29the Weir River is the site of the East CROOKED MEADOW RIVER (HCC) These 32 acres of natural shore Design and permitting for repair of these the Town Common and a small play- WHORTLEBERRY School and has playing fields rimmed AREA (HCC) The gift of Helen land were acquired from the Bouve and other town wharves and seawalls ground nearby, adjacent to Hingham HOLLOW (HLCT, HCC) with woods and swamp. 57P. Burns, a former director of the family in 1980. The coastal cliffs of slate was underway in 2017. Centre Cemetery. 69,70This 13-acre tract of varied terrain were formed from sediment in a lake that Hingham Land Conservation Trust, BOULEVARD BORDER PARK CUSHING MEADOW (HCC) was given to the Trust by Suvia P. occupied the Boston Basin 200 million TOWER BROOK WETLANDS this six-tenths of an acre protects the (HCC) Four wooded parcels total- This historic meadow, bordered Whittemore in memory of the late years ago. The land is heavily wooded 30 (HCC) Conserved in 2003, three Crooked Meadow River near a waterfall 16ing ~15 acres along Rockland Street by its ancient stone wall, has been 40 Arthur E. Whittemore, Hingham’s and has many wildflowers such as the acres protect the Tower Brook. and restored mill. Huge boulders and PROPERTY MANAGEMENT and Boulevard are a Hingham landmark since the 17th Town Moderator for many years. Mrs. wooded lily, wild geranium, anemone ledges make the area worth exploring. a scenic buffer for commuting & beach Century. The CPA-funded purchase MERRYMOUNT ROAD Whittemore also donated 3 acres across and Jack-in-the-pulpit. Limited access Access through the parking lot behind HINGHAM traffic. The 2005 addition of Porter’s of 4.1 acres in 2009 was accompanied CONSERVATION LAND (HCC) Gardner Street to the Conservation at the northeasterly end of the Hingham 41 Second Parish Church. Board of Selectmen (TOH) Cove Point (4 acres) offers estuary by Michael Cushing’s donation of addi- 13.4 acres of red maple swamp adjoin Commission, for wildlife and watershed Shipyard development. 2015 Trails Plan Conservation Commission (HCC) views and increased protection to the tional land along the Weir River and High School and Aquarion Water LEHNER PROPERTY, JACOBS protection. Public footpath access from recommends an improved link. Recreation Commission (HRC) Weir River ACEC. an historic easement on much of the Company land. MEADOW & GLAD TIDINGS granite steps at sign on Cushing Street. adjoining Cushing Homestead (listed on 58PLAIN (HCC & HLCT) With the 2017 School Department (HSD) BRADLEY WOODS DOWNING STREET LAND (AWC) MIDDLE SCHOOL PROPERTY WORLD’S END (TTOR) These the National Register of Historic Places). acquisition of the 50-acre Lehner prop- Country Club Management Committee (CCMC) PLAYGROUND (HRC) Adjacent 13.8 acres of wooded wetlands (HSD); ADJACENT WETLANDS 08 251 acres consist of two islands Today the meadow is mown for hay by erty, Hingham created 100 acres of Bare Cove Park Committee (BCPC) to the Hewitt’s Cove area, this 4.2-acre 17 42include red maple, tupelo and ash. 71(HCC) Approximately 31 acres at the that were connected to each other Hornstra Farm. Access from Rt. 3A. contiguous open space in the heart of Harbor Development Committee (HDC) field provides space for baseball, bas- Middle School (former location of “South and to the mainland by causeway and HIGH SCHOOL (HSD & HRC) the Weir River Watershed. The acreage Department of Public Works (DPW) ketball and playground equipment. (TTOR) & Jr. High”) provide playing fields and dam construction in the 17th Century. 71.1 acres of level land are used includes open fields, streams, hills and TURKEY HILL (TTOR, TOH, tennis courts. Property includes woods FEE POND (HCC) Back when The largest property in Boston Harbor 43primarily for sport activities. varied woodlands, extending from Main STATE & REGIONAL 31 Originally part of a pic- that can be explored along Accord Crow Point was a summer resort, Islands, World’s End and its 4.5 miles Cohasset) Street to the Fulling Mill Brook, and over The Trustees of Reservations (TTOR) 09 turesque early-20th-century country SCHULTZ’S FIELD Brook and a trail leading to Whiting the pond was a source of ice for vaca- of carriage paths and foot- to South Pleasant Street. Conservation Aquarion Water Company (AWC) estate, Weir River Farm was given to Street. The site of a once well-known tioners. As houses began to fill the farm- paths draw many on week- (HCC) & GOLF DRIVING of this property provides both public Massachusetts Department of Conservation the Trustees in 1999 by Polly Thayer 44,45 picnic grove of pines now abuts the land and old golf links, the 2.5-acre pond ends. More info on access RANGE (TOH) Originally part of a larg- open space and important watershed and Recreation (MDCR) Starr. The Weir River passes through Hingham Nursery School. To the south, was acquired for open space protection and the park’s features at er farm, the 17.5-acre field behind protection. This CPA-funded acquisi- the northwest edge of the 10 acres of 31 acres of conserved wetlands (former and skating. thetrustees.org. the golf driving range was acquired in tion reflects a wonderful collaboration WRITERS/EDITORS (over a 35-year period, fields and pastures surrounded by oak Verrochi parcels), added by HCC in 2003 using CPA funds. This rare 14 in conservation between the town and listed in sequential order of contribution): FOSTER SCHOOL (HSD) The LYFORD’S LYKING (HCC) and red cedar woodlands. The 187-foot 2012, protect land and water within the acres of open fields, currently used for the Lehner family, which had owned the John P. Richardson 40.0-acre tract includes a playing These 6.63 acres of salt marsh summit of 62-acre Turkey Hill affords 100-year floodplain. 10 18 agriculture (license agreement with property since the 1920s. Conservation Philip O. Swanson field, tennis courts, nature trail, a wooded along the inner estuary near Rockland spectacular views of Cohasset Hornstra Farm for hay and corn fields), of the adjoining Jacobs Meadow reflects MARCHESIANI FARMLANDS Francis E. Wylie hillside and broad expanse of reed-cov- Street are named for John Lyford, Harbor and the Boston sky- are bordered by wetlands, the Weir earlier gifts and purchases. Helen (HCC) These 25 acres of his- Katharine W. Reardon ered marshland for herons, ducks and the Pilgrims’ first minister, banished line. The property links Weir River and Triphammer Brook. Best Burns, a major donor to the Town, gave 72toric farmland were once a part of Loni Fournier red-winged blackbirds. A mixed vege- from Plymouth in 1625. He was one River Farm to Whitney and accessed through the driving range on 30 acres to the HLCT and 8 acres to Pushcart Farm, originally purchased Eileen McIntyre tated swamp across Downer Avenue of the first settlers of Nantasket. In the Thayer Woods. More at thetrustees.org. Union Street.