The Friends of Wompatuck State Park (FOW) is an all volunteer, not-for-profit group. It was incorporated in early 2006 for the purpose of educating the public about the park's uses & historical value as well as helping the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) preserve, maintain, and enhance the assets, history, and other features within the park.
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Wompatuck State Park is located in Hingham, MA - just 35 minutes from downtown Boston. Rich in history, this land was originally the property of Indian chief Josiah Wompatuck who deeded the land to English Settlers in 1665. During WWII and the Korean War it served as an ammunitions depot for the U.S. military. Today it is a 3,526 acre park that extends from Hingham into the neighboring towns of Cohasset, Scituate, and Norwell. Learn more about the Park's History.
For more information about Wompatuck State Park, visit the
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
website.
Need a park permit for an event?
Click here to visit the DCR permitting website.
Access this interactive map at Wompy.org/Map from any smart phone via your phone's web browser. While in the park, open the map and locate the menu in the upper-right corner. Click the drop-down menu to view all map features. The interactive map can show:
Be sure to bookmark the map so you always have quick access to it!
Click the button below to download the park map in PDF format. It's suitable for viewing on-line or printing your own copy. Free printed copies are also available in the Wompatuck State Park main visitors center lobby. Please refer to the DCR website for visitor center hours.
Saturday October 25th, 2025
10 mile & 50K Trail Running Race
Sunday Sep 7, 2025. The Landmine MTB Classic is a premier mountain bike race run by the Friends of Wompatuck State Park, Bikebarn Racing, and SE Mass NEMBA. The family-friendly race offers numerous course distances in order to welcome as many people into competitive mountain biking as possible.
Always 1st Sunday After Labor Day!
June 7, 2025. Master the challenge and spend a beautiful and challenging day hiking 20 miles at a stretch. Getting your finisher medal, you will be exhausted, but proud and happy... as well as part of our amazing community of nature-lovers, hikers and MammothMarch addicts!
Apply by Apr 15, 2025. Open to a graduating high school senior who has demonstrated a commitment to outdoor recreation and trail stewardship at Wompatuck State Park, this $1,000 scholarship (at least two awarded annually) is meant to celebrate Paul’s passion for the recreational use of Wompatuck...
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