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    Robert S.

    I had always been curious about Deer Island but never had the chance to explore it until recently. The 2.6 mile Harborwalk is worth the couple of hours it will take you to walk the perimeter of the island. While there is a wastewater treatment plant in the center of the island, most of the walk does not go directly through it, but around it (there are a couple of spots that cut through the complex, though). It does not get in the way of enjoying the walk at all I found as the sights you want to see are on the water, away from the island. I climbed the hill in the center which you can see the Tobin from, but heavy foliage obstructs the view of Boston from that point. The East side of the island is a walk which offers views of Lynn, and farther North as well as the ocean. As you round the South side, you can see the harbor islands with a neat info card which maps which islands are which, very pretty point! On the West side of the island is where you will find the most plentiful views of the Boston skyline and the harbor at large. There are a few memorials on this edge with some interesting history behind them as well! Parking is limited and it seems to fill up at times, but that should not stop you from going here I think! Overall the ocean views were beautiful and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes ocean walks. It is not sketchy in the slightest and seems to be well-maintained. Coming here actually made me feel pretty excited to go to the other harbor island parks too! You definitely don't want to miss out on this spot.

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    Karen 2.

    beautiful place to catch the sunset! great views and nice place to walk. gets really windy! would highly recommend overall.

    Sunrise over Deer Island 12-15-2016 7:50 AM
    David R.

    Great spot to relax and talk a nice walk,a jog or maybe a bike ride.. A few parking spots outside the gate for no charge. Awesome Boston and ocean views. I believe the local bus line goes there from Orient Heights train station in East Boston, I'd verify before heading in by public transportation. Can't get enough of Point Shirley...

    Kathy B.

    Deer Island is not actually an island, but a peninsula at the southern tip of Winthrop, MA. Therefore, as one can imagine it offers fantastic views of the Boston Harbor anywhere you stand on the "island." It has a 2.6 mile path that goes around it which is great for walking, running, or biking. I was there on a beautiful summer day and there was a warm breeze which felt great. Not sure if the location on the water creates this pleasant breeze all the time, but it sure was nice. At the entrance, there is a small, parking lot for cars to park. There are plenty of black metal benches bordering the walking path facing the water. The benches make for a nice spot to relax and take in the views of the water. On the other side of the path, there are rock walls that make the landscape look attractive as well as green, grassy hills in the middle of the Deer Island. There is a large, sewage plant that takes up a lot of the land on Deer Island. While this is a good location for a wastewater treatment plant because it is away from residences, it makes the place look a little industrial, which takes away from the beauty of the landscape. I must mention that there was a noticeable, unpleasant odor on one side of Deer Island, which made it impossible to ignore that there was a sewage plant in my midst. Because of that, it wouldn't be my first choice of places to go running, which I did on this beautiful day.

    Vezna S.

    Deer Island is beautiful. The views are spectacular and it's usually not packed like other places around (Winthrop Beach and Revere Beach). I go running there all the time (I lost my butt somewhere on the trail), it's a great run too. As stated before, the views are amazing as you're looping around the island. The people aren't shady, they're either health enthusiasts, dog walkers or just old people going for a long walk along the cliff. I love it here and come a lot.

    Steven R.

    Honestly, the only drawback of this beautiful island park is the limited parking, but even that isn't insurmountable. There is street parking along the way and just a short walk from the park. Yes, there is a waste treatment plant here, which I think adds to the magic of this island because the designers managed to make something that is usually not pleasant into something environmentally friendly and actually very beautiful. It's great to walk around the island or have a picnic at the top of the hill overlooking the ocean and city. This is a great park and a fantastic design that other cities should be jealous of!

    The Boston skyline from the start of the Deer Island hiking path

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    Even though it was a little foggy, we still had some great views of Boston and plenty of bird sightings.

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