Weymouth's largest open space, a forested glacial esker ridge above 90 feet tall (the tallest in North America) beside a salt marsh on the Weymouth Back River, laced with over six miles of paved and unpaved trails.
What to expect
Trails
Over 6 miles of paved and unpaved trails; a 2-mile paved ridge trail runs from Bridge Street to Osprey Overlook Park, plus narrower unpaved woodland and…
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed, 6 feet or less
Accessibility
Bridge Street and Wharf Street entrances offer ADA access; the paved ridge trail is stroller/wheelchair friendly in parts but has hilly, steep sections
Birdwatching
Allowed spring-fall, osprey nesting season
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed higher tides only, via Puritan Road
Managed by
Weymouth Conservation Commission / Parks Dept 781-337-5100 ·
What's here
On site
pavilion with shade structure at Elva Road
Common questions
Is Great Esker Park open today?
Great Esker Park is a public preserve in Weymouth, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Where do I park at Great Esker Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Great Esker Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Great Esker Park?
Dogs must be leashed, 6 feet or less
Is Great Esker Park wheelchair accessible?
Bridge Street and Wharf Street entrances offer ADA access; the paved ridge trail is stroller/wheelchair friendly in parts but has hilly, steep sections