Great Esker Park

Great Esker Park is an unexpected beauty that is easily accessed from Route 3A in Weymouth. The 237-acre park offers about 6 miles of trails that could suit any range of abilities. Great Esker Park consists mainly of a geological formation known as an esker that was formed by a glacier 12,000 years ago. An esker is defined as a winding ridge of sand and gravel. A visit to Great Esker park suites all ages. A portion of the trails are paved which make them accessible to strollers and those who need a more stable path. In addition, water based activities like kayaking, canoeing, and boating are options. So pack a snack, some binoculars for birdwatching... and hit the trail.

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