Photo: Robmt1985 · CC BY-SA 3.012% of Hingham’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 12% of Hingham’s land is conserved, about 11 acres. 3 acres are parks and preserves, 22 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
11 conserved acres
12% of Hingham’s land. Who manages Hingham’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 1 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Other or Unknown Local Other or Unknown | Other or Unknown Local Government | 11 | Unknown |
The best walking months in Hingham: May and July to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.7 | 10.1 | 11.7 | 13.6 | 15.2 | 16.1 | 15.7 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| High (°F) | 28 | 32 | 43 | 55 | 66 | 74 | 84 | 83 | 71 | 56 | 40 | 30 |
| Rain (in) | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
February is the driest month (0.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 2.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Hingham →
Questions about parks and trails in Hingham
Are dogs allowed on Hingham’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Hingham Park. For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Hingham?
13,485 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Hingham or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Hingham neighbors.
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →