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 · WebsiteCommon 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…