A park for all ages, Castle Island has great views of Boston Harbor, and an old fort. This historical site includes Fort Independence – one of oldest fortified granite sites in North America. Sullivan’s Snack Shack is a staple for takeout beach food like hot dogs and lobster rolls, and with an abundance of picnic tables, enjoying views and great food is easy. The loop around the park is also great for rollerblading and running – it’s right by the water, so you can get a cool breeze while working out. Castle Island is also a good place for fishing in the city.
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Castle Island is typically best used for the following:
Basic Info
- Size: Medium
- Terrain: Flat
- Transportation: Free Parking
- Path Types: Cement
- Hours: Dawn to Dusk
- Restrooms: Yes
- Accessibility: (Parking, Walking Paths)
- Drinking Fountains: Yes
- Benches: Yes
- Lights: No
Park Amenities
- Picnic Tables
- Waterfront Views
- Walking Paths
- Historical Site
- Playgrounds (1)
- Fishing
- Beach
- Swimming Allowed
- Off-Street Parking Lot
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Fast Facts About Castle Island:
- Castle Island used by an island, before being connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land in 1928.
- Castle Island is home of the recreation of Fort Independence. The site is one of the oldest fortifications in America.
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Fort Independence was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
- Sullivan's is a restaurant located at Castle Island and draws crowds in warm weather months for fried seafood & beach food.
Parking & Directions
Castle Island is located in South Boston. Getting to Castle Island can be tough to get to via public transportation. The preferred method of getting to the park is by car (or ride sharing app). In terms of parking, there is a lot of parking at Castle Island available – with a parking lot, as well as some street parking close on William J Day Boulevard.
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