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BHI--Deer Island
Coordinates: 42.3516938, -70.9582901 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Deer Island
Deer Island is steeped in a rich, tragic history. It served as an internment island for Native Americans (1675-76), a holding area for Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Famine (1800s), a major hospital (1847), a prison (c. 1882-1988), and much more. And now it’s a symbol of natural resource protection and environmental stewardship. Tour a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility that serves Greater Boston. Stroll along a 2.6-mile shoreline path and 2 miles of trails through the hills of the island. Deer Island’s 60 acres of parkland make it ideal for walking, jogging, biking, rollerblading, dog walking (on a leash), sightseeing, picnicking, and fishing.

Deer Island is connected to the mainland due to beach erosion resulting from the legendary 1938 hurricane. To get here, take your car via Route 1A and Winthrop. From Deer Island webpage

About Boston Harbor Islands
The largest recreational open space in Eastern Massachusetts, the Boston Harbor Islands are one of the northeast's great destinations. Comprised of 34 islands and mainland parks, the park attracts over .5 million visitors annually and is an important ecological habitat for wildlife.

Just minutes from downtown Boston and surrounding communities, the harbor islands offer magnificent views, remarkable history, and countless recreation opportunities. Whether you call Boston home or are visiting for the first time, the Boston Harbor Islands should be on your bucket list. From Boston Harbor Islands website



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