Dates of Visit: October 8, 2016 & October 16, 2016
Location: Nelson St, Plymouth, MA
Hours: Open everyday, dawn until dusk
Cost: Free
Parking: There are about 50 parking spots
Dog Friendly: Yes
Highlights: Free parking, handicap-accessible, picnic benches and tables, playground area, beach area, restrooms, boat docking area, seasonal water play area, bike path
Web Site: Nelson Memorial Park
When people think of Plymouth Massachusetts certain places automatically come to mind; Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth Rock, Nelson Memorial Park. No, that’s not a typo. In fact, Nelson Memorial Park may be one of the best kept secrets in Plymouth (except may be the Grace Trail).
Located approximately a mile from the aforementioned rock, Nelson Memorial Park is a family friendly park with activities for children, pretty views and ample parking.
The water activity area, called a “splash pad” is an area that shoots out water for children, and probably even a few adults and dogs, to play in. A sign states that due to water restrictions the pad will be on only on days when the air temperature is above 80 degrees. There’s little threat of that happening for some time, although we have had some unseasonably warm weather lately.
The park is relatively small but it still offers some very pretty scenery. I’ve always marveled at how clouds, even wispy clouds, can really accentuate the beauty of an area, especially by bodies of water.
Some kayakers took advantage of the warm weather and calm water.
There is also a bike path from Nelson Memorial Park that goes all the way to North Plymouth (roughly 1.5 miles from Nelson Memorial Beach or over 2 miles if you start from Grace Trail which is located behind the park’s parking lot).
Although it is a small park, Nelson Memorial is a wonderful, peaceful area just minutes from the busy waterfront and downtown areas and a must-see if you’re in the Plymouth area.
A boy and his dog take in the views at Nelson Memorial. This is why dogs are so great. No matter how bad your day is or how lonely you might feel, you always have your dog.
There were many other dogs at Nelson Memorial Park and I was able to get some great shots of a few of them.
Remy is a 13 year old Lab, Boxer and Rottweiler. He had head and leg injuries when he was adopted. But, he looks fine right now!
Stella is a 7 year old Boston Terrier with a special talent. She likes to chase balls and hit them with her head, soccer style.
Below is a video of Stella playing.
Similar Places In New England I Have Visited:
Odiorne Point State Park (Rye, NH)
New England Nomad 
October 19th, 2016 at 6:56 pm
I have been to New England…Vermont and New Hampshire in the last couple of decades, and Vermont many times. I have never seen this part. Such a lovely tour. Thank you so much for sharing, and warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. 🙂
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October 20th, 2016 at 2:36 pm
Thank you very much! I try to highlight some of the lesser known gems from the area!
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October 20th, 2016 at 12:07 pm
This park does also look like a great place for walking and having fun, Wayne. The photos are very good 🙂
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October 20th, 2016 at 2:40 pm
Thank you, Irene! It’s a small park but it’s a wonderful place to sit and look out at the water. I find that always help me to relax and put things in perspective.
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