A 334-acre town conservation park along the Herring River, with a boat ramp, fishing piers, kayak storage, and a network of color-coded trails collectively called the A.J. McEachern Memorial Trail. It's the biggest single green space in Scituate and doubles as the launch point for paddling the Herring River marshes.
What to expect
Accessibility
ADA accessible per the local watershed association's listing; ADA-specific path/parking detail not itemized.
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Kayak/Canoe/Small Trailered Boat Launch
Allowed year-round
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Scituate Conservation Commission
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On site
Restroom
Portable toilet at the park entrance
Picnic area
12 picnic tables plus numerous benches.
Dock
Two wooden fishing piers plus a small trailered-boat ramp.
Common questions
Can I launch a boat at Driftway Conservation Park?
Yes - there's a small trailered-boat launching ramp onto the Herring River, plus kayak storage racks and two wooden fishing piers; the North River watershed association notes there's no tidal offset here, which simplifies timing a paddle.
Are there picnic facilities?
Yes - 12 picnic tables plus numerous benches are scattered around the 334-acre property; they're first-come, not reservable.
Where do I park at Driftway Conservation Park?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Driftway Conservation Park?
Yes, Free.
Can I bring my dog to Driftway Conservation Park?
Dogs are allowed. Leash rules and clean-up requirements usually apply, so check posted signs.
Is Driftway Conservation Park wheelchair accessible?
ADA accessible per the local watershed association's listing; ADA-specific path/parking detail not itemized.
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