Nut Island, Massachusetts, United States

4.0 (1 review) Spent Ranking #21 in Quincy Scenic Walking Areas

SCENIC NATIONAL PARK SERVICE UNIT OFF THE BEATEN PATH

Nut Island is part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. Nut Island is connected to the mainland by a causeway, so it’s not really an island anymore. My visit to Nut Island was on the day I left Quincy after a week’s vacation in Southeastern Massachusetts and Metro Boston. At the sign marking the entrance, I noticed a plaque on a rock. It was a memorial to Leo Kelley, a Quincy City Councilman and City Council President, who promoted the cleanup of Quincy Bay and worked to create Nut Island Park on Nut Island. First, I drove out to the Nut Island Fishing Pier where I saw a couple of people fishing there. Then, I went back to the walking area. Several dog-walkers came along during my trek on the walking path. There are some benches in the area. There are panoramic views of Boston Harbor from the end of the walking path. Near the roadway, there was a big flower bed. While I was admiring and photographing the flowers, two women from Mass. DCR came by in an electric cart. They were the caretakers of the garden areas. They certainly did a great a job on the large flower bed. They were friendly and exchanged some interesting information with me. I learned that DCR worked in partnership with the NPS at Nut Island. There’s one odd thing about this National Park Service unit. There’s a water treatment plant operated by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority there. Nut Island is a great place to do some walking on mostly level surfaces. The scenic views are a bonus. I rate my experience at Nut Island at 4.50. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.
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