Great Esker Park

Located in Weymouth, Great Esker Park is a 237 acre property. The 6 mile trail accommodates hiking, biking, and birding. The 237-acre park offers about 6 miles of trails that could suit any range of abilities. A portion of the trails are paved which make them accessible to strollers and those who need a more stable path. Also explore Gifford Playground and Negus Park, other trails in Weymouth.

History

The Stetson Ford property was issued to Robert Stetson as a land grant in 1634. Robert Stetson was very involved in developing what is now known as the South Shore. He developed two saw mills that were instrumental in ship and dam building. He was also involved in acquiring Abington and Hanover and led a group of men in the King Phillips War.

Stetson Meadows was known as the 100 acre farm and remained in the Stetson family for 130+ years until Stetson's son Ebenezer's widow sold it to a shipbuilder, Michael Ford. The last family to own the 100 acre farm was the Mortons before it was sold to the town in 1972.

(Sources: Wikipedia Page )

Points of Interest

• Picnic site - located right off the parking lot area in the field
• Many benches! - there are benches scattered through the conservation site. If you see one, take a seat. It'll be a great view.
• Kayak Launch - easy access to the marsh if you want to do some kayaking