A chain of small parks along the 1.5-mile Town Brook walking trail from Billington Street to the harbor, including Billington Street Park, Holmes Park and Town Brook Park, where herring run upstream to spawn each spring.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed and under control in Plymouth parks and on public beaches; pick up after your dog. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Hours
Plymouth's town beaches and parks are open dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Birdwatching
Allowed spring herring run
Managed by
Town of Plymouth Parks & Forestry
WebsiteCommon questions
What is the Town Brook herring run?
Every spring, thousands of river herring swim up Town Brook from the harbor to spawn in Billington Sea; annual counts have ranged from about 7,000 (2003) to nearly 200,000 (2016).
Where do I park at Billington St/Town Brook?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Billington St/Town Brook?
Dogs must be leashed and under control in Plymouth parks and on public beaches; pick up after your dog. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.