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Winter Island Park, Salem, MA

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Winter Island Park

Explore the ruins of Fort Pickering, see its little lighthouse, swim at a small beach or camp by Salem Harbor on this island park.

50 Winter Island Road, Salem, MA 01970 · Salem, MA

About Winter Island Park

Winter Island is a 45-acre island joined to Salem Neck by a causeway, and most of it is a city park on the site of a former Coast Guard air station. Fort Pickering was first built here in 1643, and Fort Pickering Light dates from 1871. The park has Waikiki Beach, a boat ramp, kayak racks and tent and RV camping, and the Salem Trolley stops here. Day parking costs $15 on weekdays and $25 on weekends and holidays.

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