Can You Swim In Boston Harbor?

While Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is water-oriented, none of the islands or peninsula parks are true swimming destinations. The beaches are all gravel, so you need either tough feet or water shoes to have any chance of enjoying yourself. How deep is the water in Boston Harbor? It […]

Are Boston Beaches Clean?

In 2020, the overall water quality safety rating for Boston Harbor’s regional beaches managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation was 93% which was an improvement over the prior year, which had a score of 89%. Can you swim in Boston beaches? The majority of Boston area beaches are […]