Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area - Facilities

RANGER STATIONS

Information Kiosk

Phone

617-223-8666

Location

Long Wharf, Boston (next to ferry ticket booth)

Available Facilities

Rangers and volunteers provide public information and orientation to the Boston Harbor Islands.

National Park Area Discovery Center

Phone

617-223-8666

Location

Fan Pier, at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse on South Boston's waterfront.

Exhibits

Interactive video offers visitors a unique virtual tour of Boston Light and Little Brewster Island, Grape Island and George's Islands, as well as a soaring trip "as the gull flies" over all 30 islands in the Park. (It is is funded by a grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation through the National Park Foundation.)

Available Facilities

A staffed information desk in season. Books and other island-related sales items available. Food service and restrooms also provided.