Mulliken’s Landing

Mulliken's Landing, dedicated in 2002 and named for longtime Kingston resident Robert A. Mulliken, offers a close-up view of the Jones River and the Route 3 bridge passing over it. A 2022-23 renovation added a boardwalk, ramp, and float, along with an ADA-compliant stone dust trail, funded through a MassTrails grant, Community Preservation funds, and private donations. From the parking lot, the trail passes through a small, shady woodland grove of sumac, birch, basswood, and cedar before crossing the salt marsh via boardwalk down to the river. Watch for large American basswood trees along the way -- several are covered in invasive vines, a reminder of the ongoing challenge of managing this landscape.