A large former Naval Ammunition Depot on the Weymouth Back River, now a 484-acre town park with 5-plus miles of paved roadways and woodland trails for walking, jogging and biking, opened as a wildlife sanctuary and recreation area in 1974.
What to expect
Dogs
Hingham requires dogs to be leashed and under control whenever beyond the owner's property; Bare Cove Park allows off-leash walking only with a permit from the Town Clerk. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Accessibility
Paved roadways make much of the park accessible to strollers and wheelchairs, though not explicitly ADA-labeled
Managed by
Bare Cove Park Committee, Town of Hingham
781-741-1400 · WebsiteWorth knowing
- The park was created in 1974 by combining 32 acres owned by the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife with 484 acres of the former Naval Ammunition Depot.
Common questions
Is Bare Cove Park open today?
Bare Cove Park is a public park in Hingham, MA. Posted hours: Sunrise to sunset.
Can I walk my dog off-leash at Bare Cove Park?
Only with a town-issued Off-Leash Permit, and only on odd calendar days; on even days all dogs must stay leashed.
Where do I park at Bare Cove Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Bare Cove Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Bare Cove Park?
Hingham requires dogs to be leashed and under control whenever beyond the owner's property; Bare Cove Park allows off-leash walking only with a permit from the Town Clerk. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is Bare Cove Park wheelchair accessible?
Paved roadways make much of the park accessible to strollers and wheelchairs, though not explicitly ADA-labeled
What rules should I know at Bare Cove Park?
Dogs must remain on leash (15-foot maximum) at all times unless the owner holds a town-issued Off-Leash Permit, which allows off-leash walking only on odd calendar days; on even days dogs must be leashed regardless of permit. No hunting, bow and arrow use, or steel-jaw leg-hold traps or similar…