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.
Join the FOW for a morning of trail work on April 14. We meet 8:30am in the main Visitor Center parking lot and work until around noon. All are encouraged to participate!
Wear sturdy boots and dress for the weather. Bring water and bug spray. Lunch will be provided.
3/27 and 4/24 - Join Mass Audubon in partnership with Friends of Wompatuck to learn how to identify local birds in the area. This program is free of charge.
More info at
Saturday, April 20, 8:30AM - 1PM
5K | 5M | 8Hour - A Race for Everyone!
Saturday June 1, 2024
20 Mile Hike in 8 Hours - Not Your Average Hike!
Sunday September 8, 2024
Register to Race or Volunteer to Help Out!
Saturday, September 21, 2024
25 Mile Bike | 50 Mile Bike | 5K Fun Run/Walk
Saturday October 26th, 2024
10 mile & 50K Trail Running Race
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