Birding in Massachusetts
Castle Island and Pleasure Bay
William J Day Boulevard
Boston, Massachusetts 02127
Castle Island and Pleasure Bay webpage
Castle Island and Pleasure Bay map
William J Day Boulevard
Boston, Massachusetts 02127
Castle Island and Pleasure Bay webpage
Castle Island and Pleasure Bay map
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Castle Island & Pleasure Bay
Coordinates: 42.3360561, -71.0123205
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About Castle Island and Pleasure Bay
Castle Island, home of Fort Independence, is the centerpiece of this 22-acre park. Fort Independence, a pentagonal five-bastioned, granite fort built between 1834 and 1851, is the dominating feature of Castle Island. Castle Island is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
Castle Island, home of Fort Independence, is the centerpiece of this 22-acre park. Fort Independence, a pentagonal five-bastioned, granite fort built between 1834 and 1851, is the dominating feature of Castle Island. Castle Island is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
A visit to Castle Island combines history and recreation. Tour Fort Independence or take a walk around it. Continue the day sunbathing or swimming at one of the nearby beaches.
For a light walk around historic Fort Independence, take the Castle Island Loop. For a longer stroll, try the Pleasure Bay Loop.
From Castle Island and Pleasure Bay webpage
