5 things to know about Weymouth

Truly Glacial

Weymouth is lucky enough to have several parks protecting glacial formations around town: Great Esker Park, Cavern Rock Park and House Rock Park. All of these parks feature pleasant walking and hiking trails.

The Great Esker Park runs along the Weymouth Back River with over 6 miles of hiking trails and one of the best places to spot migratory arctic waterfowl and other birds throughout the year. The park features the highest esker in North America (90 feet).

Cavern Rock and House Rock parks feature excellent boulders and outcroppings. Learn more about Weymouth Parks, Trails and Open Spaces.

Abigail Adams birthplace

The Abigail Adams birthplace was built in 1685 is currently located at 180 Norton St, North Weymouth, MA - next to the North Weymouth Cemetery. This home is where Abigail Smith Adams was born and lived until her marriage to John Adams. The home is a museum and home to the Abigail Adams Historical Society.

Weymouth Herring Run

Throughout eastern Massachusetts you can find herring runs which are locations where river herring migrate upstream to spawn every spring. One of the finest restored and maintained herring runs can be found in Weymouth’s Jackson Square at the intersection of Broad and Commercial Street. The herring migrate each year from the ocean up the Back River to Whitman’s Pond to spawn - it is worth stopping during the spring runs to admire those determined fish!

Weymouth Beaches

The shoreline in North Weymouth includes two beaches that can be enjoyed year round. Officially called “George E Lane Beach” and “Wessagusett Beach,” locals call them New Beach and Old Beach. The new beach is on River St at end of Neck St and includes a large public parking lot, public restrooms (seasonal) and boat ramp. Both Beaches face north/northwest towards Quincy and are along the mouth of the Fore River. While less known there are smaller beach areas along the Fore River mostly used by neighbors and do not include public parking areas.

Union Point

The “newest” village in town is Union Point - a 1,400 acre development at the site of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station which closed in 1997. Union Point is considered a Smart Growth community with a plan for more than 4,000 residential units once complete. The master plan includes commercial and retail space along with a sports complex, open spaces and trails. The South Weymouth Commuter Rail Station is accessible from Union Point providing fast and direct access to South Station and beyond.

* Cover photo copyright Emily Kent.